Project Grant H79FG001357

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded a $755,000 Project Grant to Rise Above, a Native-led nonprofit organization in Washington state. The 12-month grant, funded under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493), aims to strengthen Rise Above's organizational capacity and develop a scalable, replicable model for delivering culturally competent, evidence-based interventions to Native youth and underserved communities of color. Key activities include recruiting and training regional program directors, developing a staff professional development plan, assessing current programs, creating a program manual and training curriculum, piloting the intervention model in at least 2 new communities, and establishing partnerships with tribal communities, urban Native organizations, and community-based organizations serving underserved populations. By the end of the grant period, Rise Above expects to have a robust, scalable, and replicable model for delivering culturally competent, evidence-based interventions that can be adapted to serve diverse Native youth and underserved communities of color across the country.