S. 1878: Achieving Thorough Transparency and Accessibility for Information Navigation on Mental Health Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Achieving Thorough Transparency and Accessibility for Information Navigation on Mental Health Act of 2025, aims to improve public access to information regarding federal grants for mental health and substance use disorder programs. It proposes the establishment of an interactive online dashboard that will provide comprehensive information about available federal and state grants related to these areas.

Key Provisions

Establishment of the Dashboard

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services create and operate a user-friendly, internet-based dashboard within two years of its enactment. This dashboard is designed to enhance public access to relevant grant information, particularly for potential applicants seeking funding for mental health and substance use disorder programs.

Design and Compliance

The dashboard must be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring that it is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. The Secretary will consult with various stakeholders, including federal and state agency heads, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and community-based organizations, to gather input on the dashboard's elements, including its design and search functionalities.

Implementation and Updates

The Secretary is required to develop and publicly release a plan for launching the dashboard within 180 days of the bill's enactment. Furthermore, the dashboard will be continuously updated to ensure that all available grant opportunities are current and accurately reflected.

Information Requirements

The dashboard must provide a range of information, including, but not limited to:

• The names of federal and state grant programs related to mental health and substance use disorder.
• Status updates on application periods for these grants (open, closed, or awarded).
• Links to relevant program information pages and online applications.

Search Functionality

Potential grant applicants will be able to search the dashboard by entering key categories and geographical locations to find applicable grants effectively.

Integration of State Data

The Secretary will have the authority to accept and integrate data voluntarily provided by states into the dashboard. This data may include information about the distribution of federal grants at the state level, offering a clearer picture of available resources.

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