First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act
This grant funds training for first responders and communities to use and distribute FDA-approved medications that reverse opioid overdoses.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates: July 27, 2026
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$800,000 per year for up to 4 years; total program funding $34.7M; ~44–118 awards expected
Summary: Supports training first responders and communities in administering and distributing opioid overdose reversal medications.
Description
This grant supports efforts to train first responders and community members to administer and distribute opioid overdose reversal medications (OORM). The program aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by equipping those on the front lines with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively to opioid-related emergencies.
