The Healthy Transitions grant, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Department of Health and Human Services, aims to enhance access to developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate services for transition-aged youth and young adults between the ages of 16-25. This program focuses on individuals who either have or are at risk of developing serious emotional disturbance (SED) or serious mental illness (SMI). By providing necessary support, the grant seeks to facilitate smoother transitions for these individuals into adulthood, ensuring access to mental health resources that cater to their unique needs.

This grant falls under the discretionary funding category and is aligned with health-related funding activities. The funding is anticipated to be distributed through grants, with an expected total program funding of $2,000,000. While the estimated award ceiling is not specified, the award floor is $0, indicating flexible funding based on applicants' proposed project scopes and budgets. There is no requirement for cost-sharing or matching, reducing the financial burden on applicants.

Eligible applicants for this opportunity include states and territories (including the District of Columbia), political subdivisions of states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations (as defined under section 5304 of title 25), health facilities, and programs operating under or in accordance with a contract or award with the Indian Health Service. Additionally, other public or private non-profit entities are eligible to apply, ensuring broad accessibility for organizations focused on serving transition-aged youth with mental health needs.

The estimated post date for this funding opportunity is April 1, 2025, with the application due date yet to be specified. The award and project start dates are also undetermined. Interested applicants should closely monitor updates from SAMHSA to ensure they meet all submission deadlines. The most recent update to this forecasted opportunity was made on March 3, 2025.

For further details or inquiries, applicants can contact the Center for Mental Health Services at (240) 276-1653 or via email at HealthyTransitions@samhsa.hhs.gov. More information about this opportunity can also be found through SAMHSA's official channels or the Grants.gov website.