Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations providing treatment, recovery, and workforce support services for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state and local government agencies, community health centers, mental health clinics, and faith-based organizations. The program supports a wide range of service delivery models including outpatient treatment, peer support, recovery housing coordination, and employment assistance for individuals in recovery. Geographic scope covers the United States and its territories. Funded activities include clinical treatment services, recovery support services, workforce development and job training for people in recovery, capacity building, and training for staff and peer specialists.
Program description
The purpose of the Treatment, Recovery and Workforce Support program is to support individuals in substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder treatment and recovery to live independently and participate in the workforce.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative/statement of work describing treatment and recovery services
- Budget narrative and detailed budget (typically SF-424A or equivalent)
- Organizational capacity documentation (audited financials, management bios, relevant experience)
- Letters of support/memoranda of understanding from community partners
- Evaluation and outcomes measurement plan
- Staffing plan with job descriptions and qualifications
- Evidence of sustainability plan beyond grant period
- Data on target population and service gaps (needs assessment)
Program contact
- 👤 Alexis Gonsalves Nelson
- 📧 WorkforceSupport@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 240-276-1261
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 is eligible to apply for this grant?
Typically, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies (state, local, tribal), community health centers, mental health clinics, and faith-based organizations providing substance use and mental health services can apply. Some programs may have specific service type or geographic requirements.
What types of activities does this grant fund?
Eligible activities commonly include substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, recovery support services, peer specialist programs, employment and job training services for people in recovery, staff training, and infrastructure improvements to expand service capacity.
Is there a matching requirement?
Many SAMHSA grants do require cost-sharing or matching funds. Check the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) carefully for specific matching percentage requirements, which may range from 10-25% depending on the funding stream.
How competitive is this grant?
SAMHSA grants are typically moderately to highly competitive. Strong applications emphasize evidence-based practices, demonstrated experience with target populations, clear outcomes and evaluation plans, and coordination with local partners and systems.
What is the typical funding range?
CFDA 93.490 grants vary widely based on program component and applicant type. Awards typically range from $100,000 to $500,000+ annually, though specific amounts depend on the funding opportunity announcement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) closely when it's released, as program priorities and requirements can shift year to year. Don't assume this year mirrors last year's opportunity.
- Emphasize evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment and recovery practices. SAMHSA prioritizes organizations that can demonstrate positive outcomes and fidelity to proven models.
- Build your budget and workplan around sustainability and measurable outcomes. Reviewers want to see clear metrics for treatment engagement, recovery milestones, and employment outcomes for participants.
- Develop strong letters of support and MOUs from local partners—health departments, employer networks, housing providers, and peer support organizations. Coordination across systems strengthens your competitiveness.
- If you're new to SAMHSA funding, consider contacting your regional SAMHSA office or using technical assistance resources offered by HHS. These can help clarify eligibility and improve application quality before submission.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail by lacking clear, measurable outcomes specific to the grant requirements—vague commitments to "improve recovery" without baseline data, targets, or evaluation methods are common rejections. Second, many organizations underestimate the importance of demonstrated capacity and sustainability, including staffing plans, partnerships, and financial management systems. Third, weak justification for the target population and service geography, or failure to address how services will be coordinated with existing providers, frequently causes competitive applications to be overlooked.
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