Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2018 ACL AOD DDTI 0305
The Serious Mental Illness grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2018-ACL-AOD-DDTI-0305) was offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL). It is a discretionary grant under CFDA 93.632 within the broader funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services. The opportunity was created on June 5, 2018, with an original application deadline of August 6, 2018, and required electronic submission by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
The main purpose of the grant is to strengthen and expand interdisciplinary training across the national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs). The focus is specifically on improving the capacity of clinicians and other service providers to work effectively with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and who may also experience serious mental illness. A central emphasis is on improving differential diagnosis, meaning helping providers more accurately distinguish between behaviors or symptoms that stem from I/DD versus those that indicate a co-occurring mental health condition. This matters because misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate treatment plans, missed mental health needs, and poorer outcomes for people with I/DD.
In addition to diagnostic skills, the grant targets training in evidence-based treatment and intervention approaches that are appropriate for this population. The funding description highlights areas such as SMART person-centered care, person-centered planning approaches, behavioral therapy methods, and trauma-informed care programs. In practical terms, the project supported by this grant would be expected to build or enhance curricula, training tools, and provider development activities that reflect current best practices, with the goal of improving how services are delivered to individuals with I/DD who have mental health needs, including serious mental illness.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $700,000, with ACL anticipating a single award (Expected Awards: 1). Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the opportunity materials under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section. Overall, the opportunity is designed to leverage the UCEDD network to spread specialized, interdisciplinary expertise to frontline clinicians and providers, ultimately improving diagnostic accuracy and ensuring that treatment and supports are evidence-based, person-centered, and responsive to trauma and behavioral health needs in individuals with I/DD.Apply for HHS 2018 ACL AOD DDTI 0305
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Serious Mental Illness" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.632.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 05, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 06, 2018 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is referred to as the Serious Mental Illness grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2018-ACL-AOD-DDTI-0305.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
It is a discretionary grant.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.632.
What is the broader funding activity area for this grant?
The broader funding activity area is Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 5, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was August 6, 2018.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications required electronic submission by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How were applications required to be submitted?
The opportunity required electronic submission.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to strengthen and expand interdisciplinary training across the national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs).
Who is the primary target audience for the training supported by this grant?
The training focus is on clinicians and other service providers, with the goal of improving their capacity to work effectively with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who may also experience serious mental illness.
Which populations are intended to benefit from improved services and training?
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including those who may have co-occurring serious mental illness, are intended to benefit through improved diagnostic accuracy and more appropriate, evidence-based supports.
What does the grant emphasize regarding differential diagnosis?
A central emphasis is improving differential diagnosis so providers can more accurately distinguish between behaviors or symptoms related to I/DD and those indicating a co-occurring mental health condition.
Why is differential diagnosis highlighted as important in this opportunity?
The opportunity notes that misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate treatment plans, missed mental health needs, and poorer outcomes for people with I/DD.
Beyond diagnosis, what kinds of training does the grant aim to support?
The grant targets training in evidence-based treatment and intervention approaches appropriate for individuals with I/DD and mental health needs, including serious mental illness.
What specific approaches or content areas are mentioned as training priorities?
The funding description highlights SMART person-centered care, person-centered planning approaches, behavioral therapy methods, and trauma-informed care programs.
What types of project activities are expected under this grant?
Projects would be expected to build or enhance curricula, training tools, and provider development activities that reflect current best practices for serving individuals with I/DD who have mental health needs.
What is the intended impact on service delivery?
The intended impact is improved diagnostic accuracy and broader use of evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed treatment and supports for individuals with I/DD who have mental health needs.
How does the opportunity plan to spread expertise to clinicians and providers?
The opportunity is designed to leverage the UCEDD network to spread specialized, interdisciplinary expertise to frontline clinicians and other providers.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
How many awards did ACL expect to make?
ACL anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the opportunity materials under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Does the opportunity specifically relate to the UCEDD network?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly focuses on strengthening and expanding interdisciplinary training across the national network of UCEDDs.
What problems in care does this grant aim to reduce?
Based on the description, the grant aims to reduce misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment planning, and missed mental health needs among individuals with I/DD who may have co-occurring serious mental illness.
What kinds of care principles are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes evidence-based practice, person-centered approaches (including planning and SMART person-centered care), behavioral therapy methods, and trauma-informed care.
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