The SAMHSA 988 State and Territory Improvement Cooperative Agreement (FG-26-002) provides up to $211,100,000 in total funding — see Appendix A for your state's maximum annual award — for up to three years to build local 988 crisis response capacity. Eligibility is limited to state and territory government agencies by federal statute.

SafeSide Prevention can help eligible organizations apply. Our SafeSide CARE program is aligned with the grant's required activities, including workforce training, post-988 follow-up, sentinel event policies, and substance use crisis protocols.

Complete our short eligibility screener to confirm your status. Eligible applicants will get instant access to grant-ready language aligned to each scored section of the application, plus the option to book a call with our team for direct drafting support.

Want to read the full SAMHSA grant details first? View the official NOFO here.

Application deadline: July 17, 2026