New SAMHSA Grant Opportunities Avaliable

SAMHSA has announced new funding opportunities designed to strengthen behavioral health, substance use prevention, and suicide prevention efforts in Tribal communities. We encourage eligible Tribes and Tribal organizations to review these opportunities prepare applications for the July deadlines. Both programs support community-driven, culturally responsive approaches that promote wellness, resilience, and prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. 

Tribal Behavioral Health Substance Use Prevention

The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce substance use and overdose among American Indian and Alaska Native youth and young adults through age 24 by building community-driven prevention systems, services, and partnerships. Your organization will use evidence-based and locally tailored strategies.

Application Due Date: July 13, 2026

Award Ceiling: Up to $350,000 per year per award

Anticipated Number of Awards: 26

Length of Project: Up to 5 years

Tribal Behavioral Health: Suicide Prevention

The purpose of this program is for the prevention of suicide, suicide attempts, and deaths by suicide among American Indian/Alaska Native youth and young adults through age 24 in Tribal communities.

Application Due Date: July 16, 2026

Award Ceiling: Up to $350,000 per year per award

Anticipated Number of Awards: 44

Length of Project: Up to 5 years

Pre-Application Webinar

Interested in applying? Join SAMHSA today, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. ET, for an informational webinar designed for prospective applicants. Hosted by staff from SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the session will provide an overview of the funding opportunity, review application requirements, and offer guidance to help applicants prepare. This webinar is a valuable opportunity for Tribal organizations and communities considering applying for this grant program.

Stay tuned! Aurora Indigenous is exploring additional support for prospective applicants.

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