Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Centers
This grant funds 10 regional centers and 1 national office to provide training and support for preventing and treating opioid and stimulant misuse in rural communities.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $7,150,000 total; approximately 11 awards (10 Regional Centers, 1 National Coordinating Office); typical project period is 1 year, renewable
Summary: Supports regional and national centers to provide training and technical assistance addressing opioid and stimulant misuse in rural communities.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; opportunity is forecasted—dates and details subject to change.
Description
This program funds the development and dissemination of training and technical assistance to address opioid and stimulant misuse in rural communities. Awards are made to ten Regional Centers and one National Coordinating Office, which collaborate to provide high-quality support on prevention (including overdose prevention), treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorders, including polysubstance use. The initiative aims to strengthen rural behavioral health responses and improve outcomes for affected populations.
