Community Programs for Youth and Young Adults at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis
This grant funds trauma-informed, evidence-based support programs for youth and young adults up to age 25 who are at high risk for developing psychosis.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Due Dates: June 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $650,000/year for up to 4 years; total program funding $8,030,217; ~12 awards expected
Summary: Supports public entities to identify youth and young adults (≤25 years) at clinical high risk for psychosis and provide evidence-based preventive interventions.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching is required; eligibility limited to public entities.
Description
This program provides funding to public entities to identify youth and young adults, not more than 25 years old, who are at clinical high risk for psychosis. The goal is to implement evidence-based outreach and intervention strategies to prevent the onset of psychosis or reduce the severity of psychotic disorders. Projects should focus on early identification and service engagement, delivering interventions that are supported by research to improve outcomes for at-risk populations.
