Opportunity Information: Apply for SM 23 003
The Healthy Transitions: Improving Life Trajectories for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Disorders Program (Funding Opportunity Number SM-23-003) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It focuses on strengthening the behavioral health service continuum for transition-aged youth and young adults, specifically ages 16 to 25, who either have serious mental health conditions or are at risk of developing them. The core intent is to expand practical access to services and supports that actually fit the realities of this age group, meaning programs must be developmentally appropriate (aligned with adolescent and young adult needs), culturally appropriate (responsive to community backgrounds and experiences), and linguistically appropriate (accessible in the languages youth and families use).
The opportunity is designed around the idea that the 16-25 window is a major turning point where mental health challenges can intensify and where life disruptions can compound quickly if support is delayed or hard to access. Funded projects are expected to identify youth and young adults who are at risk for serious emotional disturbance (often used for youth) or serious mental illness (often used for adults) and then connect them to appropriate behavioral health interventions. In practice, this means awardees should be able to find and engage young people early, offer or arrange effective services, and provide supports that help them navigate the shift from child-serving systems into adult-serving systems without losing continuity of care.
SAMHSA’s stated goal is not only symptom reduction, but improved emotional and behavioral functioning that translates into better long-term outcomes. The program emphasizes helping youth and young adults build stability and skills so they can take on adult roles and responsibilities, such as staying in school or training, maintaining employment, developing healthy relationships, and living more independently. The “healthy transitions” framing reflects a broader life-course approach: interventions and supports should help young people move through key developmental milestones with fewer disruptions, rather than treating episodes of crisis in isolation.
From a funding standpoint, the grant is listed under CFDA number 93.243, uses a grant funding instrument, and falls under the health funding activity category. The award ceiling is $750,000, and SAMHSA anticipated making about 15 awards under this competition. The opportunity was created on March 7, 2023, with an original closing date of May 8, 2023. Eligibility is indicated as “Others,” with further clarification referenced in the notice’s additional eligibility information, which typically means applicants need to consult the full announcement for the precise list of eligible organization types and any specific requirements.
Overall, this grant opportunity supports organizations that can build or expand coordinated, youth-centered behavioral health approaches for 16- to 25-year-olds, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, appropriateness, and practical impact on day-to-day functioning and life trajectory.Apply for SM 23 003
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Healthy Transitions: Improving Life Trajectories for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Disorders Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.243.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 07, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 08, 2023. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 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 Healthy Transitions program grant (SM-23-003)?
The Healthy Transitions: Improving Life Trajectories for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Disorders Program is a discretionary federal grant funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Funding Opportunity Number is SM-23-003.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen the behavioral health service continuum for transition-aged youth and young adults by expanding practical access to services and supports that fit the real-world needs of people ages 16 to 25, especially those with serious mental health conditions or those at risk of developing them.
Who is the target population for services supported by this grant?
The target population is transition-aged youth and young adults ages 16 to 25 who have serious mental health conditions or are at risk of developing serious mental health conditions.
What age range does SAMHSA consider "transition-aged" for this program?
For this program, "transition-aged" refers specifically to youth and young adults ages 16 through 25.
What kinds of mental health needs does the program focus on?
The program focuses on serious mental health conditions and risk for serious mental health conditions. It highlights identifying youth and young adults at risk for serious emotional disturbance (often used for youth) or serious mental illness (often used for adults), and connecting them to appropriate behavioral health interventions.
What does it mean that services must be developmentally appropriate?
It means programs should be aligned with adolescent and young adult needs and realities, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach designed for children or older adults.
What does it mean that services must be culturally appropriate?
It means services and supports should be responsive to the backgrounds and lived experiences of the communities being served, so that engagement and care are relevant and respectful.
What does it mean that services must be linguistically appropriate?
It means services should be accessible in the languages youth and families use, so language is not a barrier to receiving care and supports.
Why is the 16 to 25 age window emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity is built around the idea that ages 16 to 25 are a major turning point when mental health challenges can intensify and life disruptions can compound quickly if supports are delayed or hard to access.
What is meant by "strengthening the behavioral health service continuum"?
It refers to improving how behavioral health services and supports connect and work together for this age group, so young people can access appropriate interventions and supports without gaps, especially during transitions between systems.
Does this program focus only on crisis response?
No. The program emphasizes a broader life-course approach that supports key developmental milestones and reduces disruptions, rather than treating episodes of crisis in isolation.
What types of outcomes is SAMHSA trying to achieve through this grant?
SAMHSA emphasizes not only symptom reduction, but improved emotional and behavioral functioning that leads to better long-term outcomes and life stability.
What kinds of real-life goals are supported under the "healthy transitions" approach?
The program emphasizes helping youth and young adults build stability and skills to take on adult roles and responsibilities, such as staying in school or training, maintaining employment, developing healthy relationships, and living more independently.
What are funded projects expected to do for youth and young adults?
Funded projects are expected to identify youth and young adults who are at risk for serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness and connect them to appropriate behavioral health interventions, with an emphasis on early engagement and practical access to services and supports.
How does the grant address the transition from child-serving systems to adult-serving systems?
The opportunity emphasizes helping young people navigate the shift from child-serving systems into adult-serving systems without losing continuity of care.
Which federal agency and office administer this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding opportunity administered by SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.243.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the health funding activity category.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $750,000.
How many awards did SAMHSA anticipate making?
SAMHSA anticipated making about 15 awards under this competition.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 7, 2023.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was May 8, 2023.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility is indicated as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the notice's additional eligibility information. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement for the precise list of eligible organization types and any specific requirements.
Does the provided information specify exactly which organization types qualify under "Others"?
No. The information provided notes that eligibility is labeled as "Others" and that more detail is typically found in the full notice under additional eligibility information.
What is the overall focus of projects supported by this grant?
Overall, the grant supports organizations that can build or expand coordinated, youth-centered behavioral health approaches for 16- to 25-year-olds, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, appropriateness (developmental, cultural, and linguistic), and practical impact on day-to-day functioning and life trajectory.
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