Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program, aimed at facilitating the implementation of AOT for adults with serious mental illness (SMI). Eligible applicants include counties, cities, mental health systems, mental health courts, and other entities authorized by state law to oversee assisted outpatient programs, with the goal of supporting community-based treatment through collaboration with civil courts and community partners. This program is critical for enhancing mental health services and ensuring that individuals with SMI receive necessary support and treatment. The total estimated funding for this program is $10 million, with individual awards ranging from $0 to $750,000, and the application deadline is April 20, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Office of Financial Resources at SAMHSA via email at NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov or by phone at 240-276-1940.
Eligible Applicants
Eligibility is statutorily limited to counties, cities, mental health systems (including mental health authorities), mental health courts, or any other entities with authority under the law of the State in which the applicant is located to implement, monitor and oversee assisted outpatient programs.