This grant supports states in preventing and reducing substance use by funding community-based programs that build resilience, strengthen prevention providers, and use evidence-based strategies.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $8,200,000; ~4 awards anticipated; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports state-level, community-based substance use prevention services to reduce initiation and progression of substance use and related problems.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to states, U.S. Territories, Pacific Jurisdictions, and D.C.
This opportunity aims to support states, U.S. Territories, Pacific Jurisdictions, and the District of Columbia in preventing and reducing the initiation and progression of substance use and related problems. The program funds the development and delivery of community-based substance use prevention services that strengthen protective factors, reduce risk factors, build resilience, and promote well-being. It also seeks to expand and strengthen the capacity of prevention providers serving communities and tribes to implement evidence-based, evidence-informed, and community-defined prevention strategies.