This grant supports communities and tribes in preventing substance use by funding evidence-based prevention services that build resilience and promote well-being.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Due Dates: July 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 per year for up to 5 years; total estimated program funding $8,000,000; 13–32 awards expected.
Summary: Supports community-based substance use prevention services to reduce substance use initiation and related problems, especially in communities and tribes.
Key Information: Only the first 60 complete, high-quality applications will be reviewed; the portal closes once this threshold is met.
This program aims to prevent and reduce the initiation and progression of substance use and related problems by supporting the development and delivery of community-based prevention services. It focuses on strengthening protective factors, reducing risk factors, building resilience, and promoting well-being. The initiative also seeks to expand and strengthen the capacity of prevention providers serving communities and tribes to implement evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention strategies.