Using Evidence-Based Practices. SAMHSA’s services grants are intended to fund services or practices that have a demonstrated evidence base and that are appropriate for the population(s) of focus. An evidence-based practice (EBP) refers to approaches to prevention or treatment that are validated by some form of documented research evidence. In Section B of your project narrative, you will need to: • Identify the evidence-based practice(s) you propose to implement for the specific population(s) of focus. • Identify and discuss the evidence that shows that the practice(s) is (are) effective for the specific population(s) of focus. • If you are proposing to use more than one evidence-based practice, provide a justification for doing so and clearly identify which service modality and population(s) of focus each practice will support. • Discuss the population(s) for which the practice(s) has (have) been shown to be effective and show that it (they) is (are) appropriate for your population(s) of focus. [Note: See PART II: Appendix D – Funding Restrictions, regarding allowable costs for EBPs.] SAMHSA recognizes that EBPs have not been developed for all populations and/or service settings. See Appendix I of this document for additional information about using EBPs.
Using Evidence-Based Practices. SAMHSA’s awards for the provision of services are intended to fund services or practices that have a demonstrated evidence base and that are appropriate for the population(s) of focus. An evidence-based practice (EBP) refers to approaches to prevention, treatment, or recovery that are validated by documented research evidence. Applicants are encouraged to visit the SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practice Resource Center (xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxx) and XXXXXX’s National Network to Eliminate Disparities in behavioral health (NNED) (xxxxx://xxxx.xxx/) to identify evidence-informed and culturally appropriate mental illness and substance use prevention and treatment practices that can be implemented in your project. Both researchers and practitioners recognize that EBPs are essential to improving the effectiveness of treatment and prevention services. While XXXXXX realizes that EBPs have not been developed for all populations and/or service settings, application reviewers will closely examine proposed interventions for evidence base and appropriateness for the population of focus. If an EBP(s) exists for the population(s) of focus and types of problems or disorders being addressed, the expectation is that EBP(s) will be utilized. If one does not exist but there are evidence-informed and/or culturally promising practices that are appropriate or can be adapted, these interventions may be implemented in the delivery of services. In your Project Narrative, in response to Section C of Section V of this NOFO, you will need to identify the evidence-based practice(s) and/or interventions that are evidence- informed and/or culturally promising that are appropriate or can be adapted to meet the needs of your specific population(s) of focus. You must discuss the population(s) for which the practice(s) has (have) been shown to be effective and document that it is (they are) appropriate for your population(s) of focus. You must also address how these interventions will improve outcomes and address how you will monitor and ensure the fidelity of EBPs and other appropriate interventions. In situations where an EBP is appropriate but requires additional culturally-informed engagement practices, this should be discussed in the application.
Using Evidence-Based Practices. If an applicant is proposing to utilize a new evidence-based practice (EBP) or intervention it must have a demonstrated evidence base and be appropriate for the population(s) of focus. An EBP refers to approaches to prevention or treatment that are validated by some form of documented research evidence. In Section B of your project narrative, you will need to: Identify the evidence-based practice(s) you propose to implement for the specific population(s) of focus. Identify and discuss the evidence that shows that the practice(s) is (are) effective for the specific population(s) of focus. Discuss the population(s) for which the practice(s) has (have) been shown to be effective and show that it (they) is (are) appropriate for your population(s) of focus. [Note: See PART II: Appendix D – Funding Restrictions, regarding allowable costs for EBPs.] SAMHSA recognizes that EBPs have not been developed for all populations and/or service settings. See Appendix I of this document for additional information about using EBPs.
