Adult Suicide Prevention
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to prevent suicide among adults through evidence-based programs and interventions. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state and local government agencies, community mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers. Projects must address adult suicide prevention through screening, treatment, training, or public awareness. Geographic scope covers all U.S. states and territories.
Funding supports activities like clinical training, suicide prevention programs, outreach services, and evaluation of prevention efforts. Organizations should demonstrate existing capacity or partnerships in mental health service delivery. Matching funds may be required depending on the specific funding announcement.
Program description
The purpose of this program is to implement suicide prevention and intervention programs for adults, 18 years of age or older. This is accomplished by taking a broad-based public health approach to suicide prevention through enhanced collaboration with key community stakeholders, raising awareness of available suicide prevention resources, and implementing lethal means safety.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (standard federal application form)
- Project narrative and goals
- Budget and budget narrative
- Logic model or program flow chart
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Evaluation plan with outcomes
- Organizational capacity and staffing plan
- Statement of need with community suicide data
Program contact
- 👤 Tara Parra
- 📧 SAMHSA-NSSP@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 (240) 276-2830
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.532 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.532). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2026 est. | $945,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, government agencies, health centers, and universities are eligible. Your organization should have experience or partnerships in mental health or suicide prevention.
What types of projects are funded?
Grants support suicide prevention programs, clinical training, screening services, and prevention evaluations. Community outreach and awareness campaigns also qualify.
What is the typical funding amount?
SAMHSA grants typically range from $50,000 to $500,000+ annually. Actual amounts depend on the specific funding announcement and scope of work.
How competitive are these grants?
These are competitive federal grants. Strong applications demonstrate clear goals, evidence-based practices, and experienced staff. Local data on suicide burden strengthens applications.
When are applications due?
Deadlines vary by funding announcement. Check the specific grant opportunity on Grants.gov for exact deadlines and submission details.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Include data on suicide rates and risk factors in your target community. Local epidemiology demonstrates need.
- Partner with healthcare providers, mental health clinics, or emergency departments. Strong collaborations improve outcomes.
- Use evidence-based suicide prevention frameworks like QPR, SafeTALK, or means restriction approaches. Federal reviewers expect proven models.
- Detail staff qualifications and training in suicide prevention and mental health services. Expertise matters significantly.
- Build evaluation plans early that track outcomes like screening rates, intervention completion, and follow-up care. Outcomes are essential.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack community suicide data or fail to justify target population focus. Reviewers want clear epidemiological need.
Weak partnerships: failing to document letters of commitment from collaborating agencies or clinics. Collaboration is critical.
Unclear evidence basis: not explaining why specific prevention model or intervention matches community need and shows research support.
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