Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-Based Treatment and Support

The Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-Based Treatment and Support program is a forecasted federal funding opportunity administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The opportunity is listed under Assistance Listing 93.532, Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance. The program is expected to be released in fiscal year 2026 as a cooperative agreement funding mechanism. SAMHSA intends for this initiative to strengthen community-based systems of care for individuals experiencing homelessness who also face serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, substance use disorders, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The funding opportunity is designed to support direct engagement and treatment services aimed at improving safety, recovery outcomes, and long-term stability among highly vulnerable populations. The purpose of the program is to support comprehensive, street-based engagement strategies combined with evidence-based treatment and recovery support services. The opportunity specifically emphasizes outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness who may not otherwise access behavioral health systems through traditional clinic-based approaches. Funded activities are expected to focus on engagement, treatment linkage, recovery support, and stabilization services that improve both individual wellbeing and community safety outcomes. The description provided by SAMHSA indicates that applicants will be expected to implement evidence-based practices and community-centered service models that effectively reach individuals with serious behavioral health conditions in unsheltered or unstable living situations. The program is forecasted to provide approximately 24 million dollars in total program funding with an anticipated eight awards nationwide. Although award floor and ceiling amounts have not yet been published, the available information suggests that SAMHSA anticipates substantial cooperative agreement awards capable of supporting comprehensive service delivery models. Because the funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, SAMHSA is likely to maintain significant involvement in project oversight, technical assistance, and program coordination during the award period. No cost sharing or matching requirement has been identified for this funding opportunity, which may increase accessibility for eligible governmental and tribal applicants with limited local matching resources. Eligibility for the program is limited to political subdivisions of states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations. The notice currently identifies eligible applicants broadly under the category of "Others," with clarification in the eligibility text that specifically limits participation to these governmental and tribal entities. This means that nonprofit organizations, private institutions, and for-profit organizations are not currently identified as direct applicants unless they participate through partnerships or subawards under an eligible governmental or tribal lead entity. The funding opportunity therefore appears focused on public and tribal systems that can coordinate street outreach, treatment engagement, behavioral health services, and recovery supports within local or regional jurisdictions. The opportunity remains in forecast status as of the latest update dated May 12, 2026. The forecasted notice was initially posted on March 20, 2026, and the estimated application posting date is May 29, 2026. No official application deadline, award date, or project start date has yet been released. Because the opportunity has not yet opened for applications, applicants currently remain in an early engagement stage and should monitor SAMHSA and Grants.gov for the official notice of funding opportunity publication. Organizations interested in applying may benefit from beginning partnership development, assessing outreach and treatment infrastructure, identifying evidence-based intervention models, and preparing documentation needed for future submission requirements once the full application package becomes available. At this forecast stage, the official notice does not yet provide detailed submission mechanics, evaluation criteria, required attachments, or application narrative instructions. Similarly, no letter of intent requirement, pre-application conference, or recurring annual cycle has been identified in the currently available materials. Additional guidance regarding allowable costs, performance periods, reporting requirements, and review criteria will likely be included once the formal funding announcement is released. The listed contact for the opportunity is Doug Slothouber of SAMHSA, who may be reached by phone at 240-276-1453 or by email at STREETS@samhsa.hhs.gov for questions regarding the forecasted program opportunity.

Emphasize evidence-based behavioral health interventions, strong street outreach capacity, and integrated recovery support services for individuals experiencing homelessness.