This Project Grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.243) provides $375,000.00 in funding to Empower Somerset, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Somerville, New Jersey. The award will fund the "Somerset Partners for Prevention" (SPFP) project, which aims to address youth substance use and adult substance misuse in Somerset County, New Jersey, with a focus on underserved communities. The key objectives of the SPFP project include: (1) increasing community capacity through professional training, prevention education, and enhancing partners' ability to deliver culturally appropriate services; (2) reducing youth substance use by implementing evidence-based prevention programs and strategies, conducting youth screenings, and executing multimedia campaigns; (3) reducing adult substance misuse through screenings, awareness campaigns, and community leader education; and (4) improving data collection and reporting to align prevention efforts with local conditions. The project plans to directly serve more than 5,000 youth, adults, and families over the 5-year award period, which runs from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2029.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $375.0k | 8/22/24 |