FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements
ID: 361068Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361068
Timeline
    Description

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering the FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements, aimed at enhancing the response to 988 contacts within Tribal communities. This initiative seeks to provide resources for calls, chats, and texts initiated by American Indians and Alaska Natives, with eligibility limited to federally recognized Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations, which may apply individually or as a consortium. The program is critical for improving mental health support in these communities, with an estimated total funding of $20 million available for approximately 20 awards. Interested applicants can reach out to James Wright at james.wright@samhsa.hhs.gov or by phone at (240) 276-1615 for further information, with the synopsis expected to be posted on April 15, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Wright
    (240) 276-1615
    james.wright@samhsa.hhs.gov
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