Substance abuse treatment and prevention programs receive billions in federal funding annually to address the opioid crisis, support recovery, prevent youth substance use, and expand access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the primary federal funder, along with CDC, DOJ, and other agencies.
These grants support residential treatment facilities, outpatient programs, prevention coalitions, recovery community organizations, and harm reduction initiatives. Missing funding opportunities means fewer people receiving life-saving treatment.
GrantPing helps substance abuse treatment and prevention organizations track federal funding.
The SABG provides formula funding to states for substance abuse prevention and treatment services. States distribute funds to local providers. Typical subawards range from $100,000 to $2 million.
The SOR grant addresses the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. Awards to states range from $1 million to over $50 million annually, with funds distributed to local providers.
The TOR program provides direct funding to tribal organizations to address opioid misuse in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Awards range from $100,000 to $1 million.
TCE grants help organizations expand substance abuse treatment capacity, including MAT and peer recovery support. Awards typically range from $300,000 to $500,000 annually.
The CDC OD2A program funds states, territories, and localities to track drug overdoses and implement evidence-based prevention strategies. Awards range from $500,000 to $7 million.
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Typical Award: $2,000,000 - $60,000,000 (to states; subgrants to providers)
Summary: Formula grants supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery services to address the opioid crisis. Funds medication-assisted treatment, overdose prevention, recovery housing, and peer support. Local providers receive funding through state agencies.
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Typical Award: $350,000 - $500,000/year
Summary: Supports outreach, screening, assessment, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Encourages harm reduction approaches.
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Typical Award: $125,000/year for up to 10 years
Summary: Funds community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use through environmental strategies, policy change, and community engagement. Supports coalition infrastructure and evidence-based prevention programming.
Substance abuse grant eligibility includes:
Successful substance abuse grants typically support:
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