Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success for Communities/Tribes
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for communities and tribes seeking to develop comprehensive substance abuse and mental health prevention strategies. Eligible applicants typically include state and local government agencies, tribal nations and tribal organizations, federally recognized tribes, community-based organizations, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, and regional coalitions with public health or prevention focus. The program supports geographically diverse communities ranging from urban centers to rural and tribal lands. Funded activities include evidence-based prevention planning, coalition development, implementation of strategic prevention initiatives addressing substance abuse and mental health, workforce training, and community engagement. The grant prioritizes serving underserved populations and building sustainable prevention infrastructure at community and tribal levels.
Program description
The purpose of the SPF-PFS-Communities/Tribes program is to help prevent and reduce the initiation and progression of substance use and its related problems by supporting the development and delivery of community-based substance use prevention services that strengthen protective factors, reduce risk factors, build resilience, and promote well-being; and expand and strengthen the capacity of prevention providers serving communities and tribes to implement evidence-based, evidence-informed, and community-defined evidence-based prevention strategies.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) and SF-424 Supplement
- Project narrative/statement of need (typical limit 15-20 pages)
- Organizational capacity statement and qualifications of key staff
- Coalition letters of commitment and/or Memoranda of Understanding
- Community needs assessment and epidemiological data
- Detailed budget narrative and SF-424B Budget Information
- Logic model or program theory of change
- Evaluation plan with outcome measures and data collection methods
- Sustainability plan
- Letters of support from key stakeholders and community partners
- Indirect cost agreement documentation (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Carmen Kelly
- 📧 CSAP.DPP@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 (202) 924-0334
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.492 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 93.492). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2026 est. | $200,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)), community coalitions, and community-based organizations with demonstrated capacity in substance abuse prevention or mental health services.
What types of activities are funded?
The grant supports evidence-based prevention planning, strategic prevention framework implementation, coalition building, staff training, community assessment, data collection and evaluation, and sustainability planning for substance abuse and mental health prevention.
Are there geographic restrictions?
No strict geographic restrictions, though the program typically prioritizes serving rural communities, tribal lands, and underserved urban areas. Priority may be given to areas with documented substance abuse and mental health needs.
How competitive is this grant?
SAMHSA grants are typically moderately to highly competitive. Applications must demonstrate clear community need, evidence-based approaches, strong partnerships, and meaningful evaluation plans to be competitive.
What is the typical funding range?
SAMHSA prevention grants typically range from $150,000 to $500,000 annually, though exact amounts vary by funding year and number of awards. Multi-year funding is common.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Develop a strong needs assessment using local data (epidemiology, risk factors, existing resources) to demonstrate community need and justify your prevention focus.
- Build a diverse coalition that includes government agencies, community organizations, law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, and community members to strengthen your partnership narrative.
- Select evidence-based or evidence-informed prevention strategies aligned with the Strategic Prevention Framework and clearly explain why they fit your community's specific needs and risk factors.
- Include a detailed sustainability plan describing how you will maintain prevention infrastructure and activities beyond the grant period through diversified funding sources.
- Establish clear, measurable outcomes with a realistic evaluation plan that uses validated instruments and demonstrates how you will track progress and adjust activities based on data.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail because they lack a rigorous needs assessment or attempt to implement too many activities without clear focus. Another common issue is weak partnership documentation—applicants should provide signed MOUs and clear roles for coalition members. Finally, many applications underestimate evaluation demands or propose vague outcomes without specific metrics, measurable targets, or realistic timelines for implementation and data collection.
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