This grant aims to help states and territories enhance their response to the 988 crisis line, which handles calls, chats, and texts related to suicide and overdose risks. The goal is to improve services for high-risk populations.
Who it's for: This grant is for any state or territory looking to improve their 988 crisis line response capabilities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete application forms
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to improve 988 response
- Lack of focus on high-risk populations
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Documentation of current 988 response capabilities
- Plan for improving services for high-risk populations
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure all parts of the application are complete and submitted on time.
- Focus on how the project will specifically improve services for high-risk populations.
- Be prepared to demonstrate current capabilities and how the grant will enhance them.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to all states and territories without restrictions, meaning any state or territory government can apply to improve their 988 crisis line response capabilities.
Overview
This grant is for any state or territory looking to improve their 988 crisis line response capabilities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete application forms
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to improve 988 response
- Lack of focus on high-risk populations
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance the infrastructure and capabilities of the 988 crisis line, focusing on improving responses to calls, chats, and texts, especially for populations at high risk of suicide and overdose.
Total Program Funding
$211,100,000
Expected Awards
56
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 17, 2026(28 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria to ensure your state or territory qualifies.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining how you will improve 988 response.
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan.
- Gather documentation of current 988 response capabilities.
- Draft a plan for targeting high-risk populations.
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements if applicable.
- Submit the completed application by July 17, 2026.