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Grant for First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act; Opioid Training

Mar 09, 2019

SAMHSA Grant Announcement

First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act

Application Due Date: Monday, May 6, 2019

SAMHSA is accepting applications for First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA) Grants. Recipients will train and provide resources to first responders and members of other key community sectors at the state, tribal, and local governmental levels on carrying and administering a drug or device approved or cleared under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Recipients will also establish processes; protocols; mechanisms for referral to appropriate treatment and recovery communities; and safety around fentanyl, carfentanil, and other dangerous licit and illicit drugs.

SAMHSA plans to issue 45 grants of up to $800,000 per year for up to 4 years.

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