Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG)
Forecasted
Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG) supports Arizona organizations providing evidence-based prevention and early intervention to address substance use among youth, adults, families, and communities.
Funder: Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2029 (RFGA deadline)
Funding Amounts: $4.5 million invested in Arizona organizations for prevention and early intervention
Summary: Supports evidence-based substance use prevention and early intervention for Arizona youth, adults, families, and communities.
Key Information: Primary prevention serves people who do not have a diagnosed substance use disorder.
Description
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) invests Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG) funding in Arizona organizations delivering substance use prevention and early intervention. Awarded through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and administered federally by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the funding supports evidence-based drug prevention programs, screening, and behavioral health and substance abuse assessments.
Funding also supports the Trauma-Informed Substance Use Prevention Program (TISUPP), which strengthens community- and school-based programs before substance use begins. Priorities include addressing risk factors, building protective supports, promoting positive youth and family development, and strengthening school-based education. Funded organizations build partnerships with schools and communities that reflect local needs and create environments where young people can make healthy choices.
