Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training

The Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training program is a federal discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This opportunity is part of the agency’s broader mission to reduce the impact of substance use disorders and improve behavioral health outcomes across the United States. Specifically, it aligns with national priorities to address the opioid crisis, with a targeted focus on youth populations who are increasingly vulnerable to fentanyl exposure and opioid misuse. The purpose of this program is to strengthen community-level responses to youth opioid use disorder by enhancing awareness, prevention, treatment access, and recovery support systems. The grant emphasizes improving local awareness among youth about the risks associated with fentanyl and other opioids, expanding screening and diagnostic capacity for opioid use disorder, and increasing access to medications for opioid use disorder. In addition, the program supports training initiatives for healthcare providers, families, and school personnel to ensure they are equipped with evidence-based practices to support youth experiencing opioid use disorder or undergoing medication-assisted treatment. Funding under this opportunity is intended to support a combination of educational outreach, clinical service expansion, and workforce training activities. Allowable uses of funds include developing and implementing awareness campaigns, integrating screening tools into healthcare and school settings, expanding access to treatment medications, and delivering structured training programs for key stakeholders. While the specific award ceiling and floor are not provided in the forecast, the total estimated program funding is $2,700,000, with approximately six awards anticipated, indicating a competitive funding environment. Eligibility for this program is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities, including faith-based organizations, Tribes, and Tribal organizations. This inclusive eligibility framework reflects the program’s intent to engage a wide range of community-based and culturally competent organizations capable of addressing youth opioid misuse. The absence of a cost-sharing or matching requirement lowers the barrier to entry for eligible applicants and supports broader participation across resource levels. As a forecasted opportunity, the application process has not yet opened. The estimated posting date is May 29, 2026, and additional details regarding submission procedures, required application components, and evaluation criteria will be released at that time. Applicants should anticipate a standard federal grant submission process through Grants.gov, which typically includes registration, completion of required forms, and submission of a detailed project narrative and budget. Evaluation criteria are expected to focus on program design, organizational capacity, impact potential, and alignment with stated objectives. The timeline for this opportunity is currently in a pre-release phase, with no confirmed application deadline, award date, or project start date provided. However, interested organizations are encouraged to monitor the opportunity closely and prepare in advance by ensuring compliance with federal registration requirements and developing program concepts aligned with the stated goals. For additional information, applicants may contact the program representative, Arianna Douglas, via email or phone. As a forecasted opportunity, this grant may be part of a recurring federal funding cycle, though recurrence is not explicitly confirmed in the available information.