Statewide Family Network
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for strengthening statewide family support networks and peer-led services in the substance abuse and mental health sectors. State-level mental health or substance abuse agencies, designated state authorities, and established family advocacy organizations can typically apply. The program supports the development of comprehensive, coordinated family support systems including peer support services, family navigators, and evidence-based family interventions. Geographic scope is statewide or multi-region. Eligible activities include capacity building for family organizations, training peer specialists, establishing family support infrastructure, and enhancing coordination across mental health and substance abuse treatment systems.
Program description
The purpose of this program is to enhance the capacity of statewide, mental health family-controlled organizations to support, train, and mentor family members/primary caregivers.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing statewide family network goals, activities, and family-led governance
- Budget and budget narrative (typically 3–5 years)
- Letters of support from state agencies, partner organizations, and family advocates
- Organizational capacity statement and key personnel resumes
- Evaluation plan with process and outcome measures
- Sustainability plan beyond the grant period
- Evidence of compliance with federal assurances and certifications
Program contact
- 👤 Emily Lichvar
- 📧 Sfnnofo@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 240-276-1859
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 is eligible to apply for the Statewide Family Network grant?
Typically state mental health or substance abuse authorities, designated state agencies, and established family advocacy organizations with statewide or multi-regional reach. Community-based family organizations with strong statewide partnerships may also be eligible; check the Notice of Funding Opportunity for specific requirements.
What types of activities does this grant fund?
Common funded activities include developing peer support networks, training family peer specialists, establishing family navigation services, creating family support infrastructure, and enhancing coordination between mental health and substance abuse treatment systems.
What is the typical funding range for this grant?
SAMHSA grants vary widely; statewide family network grants typically range from $200,000 to $500,000 annually, but applicants should review the specific NOFO for exact amounts and award periods.
When is the application deadline?
The application opened March 20, 2026. Specific deadline information should be verified on the SAMHSA website or in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, as deadlines vary.
What makes applications competitive?
Competitive applications demonstrate strong partnerships across mental health and substance abuse systems, clear evidence of family engagement, realistic budgets, evaluation plans, and organizational capacity to implement statewide or multi-regional initiatives sustainably.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Secure letters of support from state mental health and substance abuse authorities before submitting; partnership strength is critical for this grant.
- Ground your proposal in family-centered, peer-led models with evidence of family voice and lived experience in leadership and decision-making.
- Develop a clear sustainability plan showing how the network will continue beyond the grant period through state funding or other mechanisms.
- Include specific metrics for family engagement (recruitment, retention, satisfaction) and measurable outcomes tied to mental health and substance abuse system improvements.
- Align your proposal with state strategic plans, existing coalitions, and the broader infrastructure for family support already in place.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Many applications fail to demonstrate genuine family leadership and voice in the proposed network, treating families as beneficiaries rather than decision-makers. Weak partnerships across mental health and substance abuse silos result in fragmented proposals that lack coordinated systems change. Applicants often underestimate the time needed to build trust with families and establish sustainable peer networks, proposing unrealistic implementation timelines.
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