FY 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending Projects
This grant provides information and funding details for organizations selected as Congressionally Directed Spending Projects in the 2026 Appropriations Act.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Due Dates: July 13, 2026: Application deadline (full application) — electronic submissions due 11:59 p.m. ET
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $95,000 to $2,980,000 for a 1-year project; total program funding is approximately $54,311,000; 79 awards expected.
Summary: Provides funding to organizations named in the FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act for mental health, substance use prevention, and related behavioral health projects.
Key Information: Only organizations specifically named in the Act’s Joint Explanatory Statement are eligible; not open to the public.
Description
This funding opportunity supports Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) Projects identified in the FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act and administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The program aims to advance mental health treatment, substance use prevention, and behavioral health services across the nation by providing targeted support to organizations and projects specifically named by Congress. Projects must align with SAMHSA’s strategic priorities—such as preventing substance misuse, expanding crisis intervention, and improving access to evidence-based care—and comply with all statutory and policy requirements.
