Assertive Community Treatment

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), aims to support the development and expansion of ACT services targeted at individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI). This grant opportunity is designed specifically for transition-aged youth (ages 18–25), adults, and older adults who have been diagnosed with SMI. A critical focus of this initiative is on individuals who are either currently experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless, acknowledging the complex intersection between mental health and housing instability. SAMHSA operates under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and provides funding through various programs to enhance community-based services and mental health infrastructure nationwide. This ACT initiative falls under Assistance Listing 93.532 — Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance — indicating a federal-level effort to foster replicable models of community-based mental health care. The ACT model emphasizes a multidisciplinary, team-based approach that provides comprehensive, individualized treatment in the community setting, reducing reliance on institutional care. This funding opportunity is forecasted with an estimated total program funding of $4,263,442 and anticipates issuing approximately five awards. However, no specific award floor or ceiling amounts have been listed. No cost-sharing or matching requirements are imposed for this program, increasing accessibility for eligible applicants who may not have substantial financial resources. Eligibility for this grant is statutorily limited. Qualified applicants include states and U.S. territories, political subdivisions of states, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), mental health systems, and health care facilities. This restriction is in place to ensure that only entities with the appropriate infrastructure and authority to operate or expand ACT programs are eligible to apply. As of the forecast date of March 20, 2026, the estimated post date for the full funding announcement is May 15, 2026. Other critical dates such as application due date, award date, and project start date have not been published. Contact for the program is Shane Grant, who can be reached at 240-276-1157 or via email at [email protected]. Applicants are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov or the SAMHSA website for updates, including when the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is officially posted. Because this is a forecast, organizations should use this period for early planning, gathering stakeholder input, and organizing necessary documentation to submit a competitive application when the full announcement becomes available.