FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements
This grant funds resources to help Tribal communities better respond to 988 crisis contacts from American Indians or Alaska Natives via calls, chats, and texts.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Due Dates: July 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$1,500,000 per year for up to 3 years; total program funding $20,000,000; ~13–63 awards expected
Summary: Supports Tribal communities in improving response to 988 contacts (calls, chats, texts) to address elevated suicide risk among American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Description
This program provides cooperative agreements to federally recognized Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations to enhance their capacity to respond effectively to 988 contacts—calls, chats, and texts—originating in Tribal communities or activated by American Indians/Alaska Natives. The initiative addresses the significantly higher suicide risk in these populations, aiming to improve mental health crisis support and reduce disparities in behavioral health outcomes.
