Disaster Distress Helpline (Short Title: DDH)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is seeking a cooperative agreement to support the Disaster Distress Helpline, which provides immediate, confidential, and accessible emotional support to people across the United States experiencing distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. The work centers on operating helpline services for individuals and communities affected by disasters. Key context is that this is a discretionary health grant under CFDA 93.532, with no cost sharing required and eligibility limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities. The opportunity is posted with one anticipated award and an estimated total program funding of $1,953,000. Applications are due June 15, 2026, and the grantor contact is the Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management, at 240-276-1940 or NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov.