HHS Office of Minority Health's funding opportunity to address childhood trauma

FY 2016 Funding Opportunity Announcement The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) administers grant programs to support projects that implement innovative models to improve minority health and reduce health disparities. OMH has released a new funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for which applications are now being accepted. Announcement Number: MP-CPI-16-002 Opportunity Title: Communities Addressing Childhood Trauma (ACT) Estimated Funding Level: $3 million per budget period OMH announces the availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 for grant awards for the Communities Addressing Childhood Trauma (ACT) Program. ACT is intended to test the effectiveness of innovative approaches in promoting healthy behaviors among minority and/or disadvantaged youth at-risk for poor health/life outcomes due to childhood trauma. Learn more about this FOA and how to apply. Save the date for a technical assistance webinar for interested applicants on March 9 at 3 pm ET. Registration information will be posted shortly.