This grant is for programs that help young people with substance use and mental health issues, especially those who have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It aims to fund community-based treatment programs to improve outcomes and reduce reoffending by expanding access to necessary services.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and governments that run or want to start community-based treatment programs for youth with substance use and mental health disorders. It's particularly aimed at those working with youth at risk of or involved in the juvenile justice system.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without a focus on youth or community-based treatment
- Entities not serving youth with SUD or MHSUD
- Lack of cross-system approach
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements with other systems
- Evidence of past program success
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support
- Staff qualifications and experience
- Plan for measuring outcomes
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure your program specifically targets youth with SUD and MHSUD
- Must demonstrate a cross-system approach
- Strict adherence to application deadline
- Funds cannot be used for purposes outside the scope of the grant
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and private institutions of higher education. These entities must focus on providing community-based treatment for youth with substance use and mental health disorders, particularly those involved with the juvenile justice system.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and governments that run or want to start community-based treatment programs for youth with substance use and mental health disorders. It's particularly aimed at those working with youth at risk of or involved in the juvenile justice system.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without a focus on youth or community-based treatment
- Entities not serving youth with SUD or MHSUD
- Lack of cross-system approach
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop or expand treatment programs, hire staff, train personnel, and create partnerships with other systems to improve services for youth with substance use and mental health disorders.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 16, 2026(38 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit, government, or tribal organization
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed program proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Gather letters of support
- Document past program successes
- Outline a cross-system approach
- Submit application by November 16, 2026