Recovery Community Services Program
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that serve individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, government agencies, and community-based organizations with demonstrated capacity to provide recovery support services. The program funds expansion of peer recovery support services and other recovery community services at the local or state level. Geographic scope is national, though applicants must serve their stated communities.
Program description
The purpose of this program is to strengthen recovery communities by expanding access to recovery support services (RSS), including peer recovery support services (PRSS), for individuals living with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (COD), including those in recovery.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Need
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity/Staffing Plan
- Evaluation Plan
- Letters of Support
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Timothy Jean
- 📧 RCSP@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 240-276-1034
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.490 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 93.490). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2026 est. | $545,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, government agencies, and community-based organizations with experience in substance use disorder services typically qualify. Check with SAMHSA for specific organizational requirements.
What does the grant fund?
Recovery support services, peer recovery support services, and related activities that strengthen recovery communities for people with SUD and co-occurring disorders.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from applicants.
What is the application timeline?
Deadline information was not provided. Check SAMHSA's website or Grants.gov for current opening and closing dates.
How competitive is this funding?
SAMHSA grants are moderately to highly competitive. Strong applications demonstrate clear community need, organizational capacity, and detailed service delivery plans.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly describe the recovery support services you will provide and how they meet local community needs. Be specific about peer involvement and recovery orientation.
- Show organizational capacity with relevant staff experience, partnerships with recovery communities, and proven track record in substance use or mental health services.
- Detail how you will measure outcomes for individuals in recovery, including employment, housing, and social connection metrics.
- Build relationships with SAMHSA before applying. Attend webinars and contact the program officer to clarify expectations early.
- Address co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders explicitly in your proposal, not just one condition.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague descriptions of peer recovery support services or weak evidence of peer involvement in planning and delivery. Lack of specific outcome metrics for individuals in recovery beyond attendance or completion. Insufficient detail on sustainability or how services will continue after grant funding ends.
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