This grant is for setting up a national Center of Excellence that will help educate and train healthcare workers, families, and communities about federal privacy laws concerning behavioral health data. The goal is to create and share resources that clarify these privacy regulations.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization or entity interested in developing a center focused on behavioral health privacy education. There are no specific restrictions on who can apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Incomplete application
- Lack of a clear plan for developing and disseminating educational resources
- Inadequate experience in behavioral health or privacy regulations
- Non-compliance with federal grant requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background and experience
- Plan for developing and disseminating resources
- Proof of ability to manage federal funds
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all federal privacy statutes
- Prepare to manage and report on federal funds
- Develop a sustainable plan for the Center of Excellence
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any interested organization or entity, as the eligibility is unrestricted. This means that any public or private entity, including non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and government agencies, can apply.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization or entity interested in developing a center focused on behavioral health privacy education. There are no specific restrictions on who can apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Incomplete application
- Lack of a clear plan for developing and disseminating educational resources
- Inadequate experience in behavioral health or privacy regulations
- Non-compliance with federal grant requirements
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to develop and distribute training materials, provide technical assistance, and create educational resources related to privacy laws in behavioral health. This includes costs associated with setting up and running the Center of Excellence.
Total Program Funding
$1,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 27, 2026(25 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 26, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Obtain a DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Gather organizational background information
- Outline a plan for resource development and dissemination
- Submit the complete application by July 27, 2026