FY2026 Cooperative Agreement for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Administrator
ID: 360981Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360981
Timeline
    Description

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "FY2026 Cooperative Agreement for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Administrator." This grant aims to manage, enhance, and strengthen the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which connects individuals in crisis to a nationwide network of certified crisis contact centers through various communication methods, including call, text, chat, and videophone. The program is crucial for linking people to local emergency, behavioral health, and social services resources, thereby addressing mental health crises effectively. The estimated total program funding is $231,482,876, with one award expected to be made. Interested applicants, who must be domestic public and private nonprofit entities, can reach out to James Wright at (240) 276-1615 or via email at james.wright@samhsa.hhs.gov for further information. The opportunity was last updated on December 10, 2025, and the synopsis is expected to be posted by December 31, 2025.

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