This grant is designed to help crisis centers that are part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline improve their follow-up support for people who have contacted them. The goal is to provide ongoing support to reduce the risk of suicide, overdoses, and future crises. It also aims to improve coordination of crisis services and reduce the need for emergency responders like police and fire services.
Who it's for: This grant is for crisis centers that are part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. These centers should be looking to enhance their follow-up services for individuals who have contacted them in crisis situations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for follow-up services
- Lack of coordination with crisis services
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Proof of affiliation with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Detailed plan for follow-up services
- Budget proposal
- Organizational capacity statement
- Coordination strategy with crisis services
- Registration on official grant application portals
- Completed application form
Cautions
- Ensure you are part of the 988 Lifeline network
- Strict adherence to application deadline
- Clear demonstration of follow-up service plans
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization that is part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network. This includes crisis centers that provide support to individuals in crisis and are looking to enhance their follow-up services. There are no specific restrictions on the type of organization, meaning eligibility is broad and unrestricted, as long as the organization is involved in the Lifeline network.
Overview
This grant is for crisis centers that are part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. These centers should be looking to enhance their follow-up services for individuals who have contacted them in crisis situations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for follow-up services
- Lack of coordination with crisis services
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance follow-up services for individuals who have contacted the crisis line, improve coordination with other crisis services, and reduce reliance on emergency responders. This may include staff training, developing new service protocols, or expanding existing services.
Total Program Funding
$7,500,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 17, 2026(28 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a 988 Lifeline crisis center
- Develop a detailed follow-up service plan
- Prepare a budget proposal
- Gather organizational capacity documents
- Outline a coordination strategy with crisis services
- Register on necessary grant application platforms
- Submit completed application by the deadline