Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support

The Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support program is a forecasted funding opportunity administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program is structured as a discretionary grant and falls under the Assistance Listing number 93.490, which focuses on Projects of Regional and National Significance implemented by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. This initiative is intended to enhance the lives of individuals undergoing treatment and recovery for substance use disorders (SUDs) or co-occurring disorders, with the dual aim of fostering independent living and supporting reentry or participation in the workforce. This program recognizes the significant barriers that individuals recovering from substance use disorders face in reestablishing economic and personal stability. Through its funding, SAMHSA seeks to support domestic public and private nonprofit entities that provide direct treatment and recovery services, especially those that collaborate with state or local stakeholders. Such partnerships are integral to aligning treatment services with workforce development and wraparound supports, helping individuals navigate post-treatment transitions and sustain recovery. While specific allowable expenses and funding use details are not delineated in the forecast, it is clear that program goals will prioritize community-based recovery support services, job readiness or skills training, employment assistance, and related workforce reentry activities. Additionally, grantees are expected to demonstrate integrated care models or coordinated service delivery frameworks that span both behavioral health and workforce development sectors. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required under this funding opportunity, allowing eligible applicants to access support without leveraging additional institutional or partner resources. This is a strategic decision intended to lower barriers to participation, particularly for smaller nonprofits or service providers that may lack matching resources. The program is projected to distribute approximately $10.5 million in total funding across an estimated 21 awards, although exact award ceilings and floors have not yet been published. At this stage, the opportunity is listed as a forecast with an estimated post date of May 1, 2026. No specific application deadline or project start date has been released. As a result, applicants should closely monitor the Grants.gov listing or subscribe for updates in anticipation of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). There is no mention of pre-application requirements such as Letters of Intent or concept papers. Evaluation criteria are also not yet available, but based on similar SAMHSA programs, reviewers may assess proposals on the strength of the treatment model, workforce integration strategy, evaluation metrics, and community engagement. Prospective applicants are directed to contact Alexis Gonsalves Nelson at 240-276-1261 or via email at [email protected] with any programmatic inquiries. Further documentation, including a NOFO PDF, is not yet available as this is a forecasted opportunity. Interested organizations should prepare for a likely release in early May 2026 and can use the forecast window to begin internal planning and stakeholder alignment to be competitive once the opportunity opens.