Treatment and Recovery Services for Youth, Young Adults, and Families

The Treatment and Recovery Services for Youth, Young Adults, and Families program, offered through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a discretionary federal grant aimed at enhancing access to treatment and recovery services for young individuals and their families impacted by substance use disorders. The program is focused on serving youth between the ages of 12 and 17, young adults aged 18 to 25, and their primary caregivers, addressing both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. SAMHSA is a key federal agency dedicated to advancing behavioral health and reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. This initiative is forecasted for the 2026 fiscal year and is structured to support comprehensive treatment systems that are youth- and family-centered. Applicants will be expected to design or enhance integrated services that prioritize individualized, culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. Funding can be used to expand access to evidence-based treatments, recovery support services, family counseling, and case management, with an emphasis on coordination across various systems including juvenile justice, education, and child welfare. The estimated total program funding available is $6,540,000, with an anticipated 12 awards. Specific award ceilings and floors have not yet been provided, and applicants should monitor the opportunity for the final Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for precise funding tiers. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity. Applicants must be domestic public or private nonprofit entities and may include faith-based organizations, expanding eligibility across a broad spectrum of community-serving institutions. Submission for this opportunity will open with an estimated post date of May 15, 2026. As of the forecast publication on March 20, 2026, there are no definitive due dates listed for the application or project start, but the window is expected to follow shortly after posting. No pre-application requirements such as letters of intent or concept papers have been mentioned at this stage. Interested applicants should prepare for a full application submission upon release of the NOFO. Evaluation criteria have not yet been published, but applicants should anticipate inclusion of standard components such as statements of need, project descriptions, organizational capacity, partnerships, and budget justifications. Due diligence will be required to align proposed activities with SAMHSA's evidence-based standards and integrated care frameworks. For additional information, the grantor contact for this opportunity is Sheryl Crawford, reachable by phone at 240-276-1063 or via email at [email protected]. Applicants are advised to stay updated through Grants.gov and SAMHSA’s official channels for the full NOFO and any updates related to deadlines, eligibility clarification, and technical assistance resources.