Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers

The Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers grant opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA is a federal agency responsible for advancing behavioral health across the United States, with a focus on substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services. This opportunity is part of SAMHSA’s broader effort to address the ongoing opioid epidemic and related substance misuse challenges through evidence-based interventions and coordinated care systems. The program is funded under the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Projects of Regional and National Significance, reflecting its importance in addressing nationwide public health priorities. The purpose of this program is to establish and implement comprehensive opioid recovery centers that deliver a full continuum of care. These centers are expected to provide integrated, evidence-based treatment and recovery support services for individuals with opioid use disorder, substance use disorders, and alcohol use disorder. The scope of services includes clinical treatment, recovery support, and potentially wraparound services that improve long-term outcomes. The initiative emphasizes continuity of care, ensuring that individuals can access services across different stages of recovery, from initial treatment through sustained recovery support. Funding is structured as a discretionary federal grant with an estimated total program funding amount of $3,400,000 and an anticipated four awards. While specific award ceilings and floors are not provided in the forecast, the funding is intended to support the development and implementation of comprehensive service models. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity, which reduces financial barriers for eligible applicants. Allowable uses of funds are expected to align with SAMHSA guidelines, including service delivery, program infrastructure, and coordination of care, although detailed restrictions will likely be outlined in the full notice of funding opportunity upon release. Eligibility for this program is statutorily limited to public and private nonprofit entities that provide treatment and related services for individuals with substance use disorders. This includes organizations with demonstrated experience in delivering behavioral health services. The eligibility restriction ensures that applicants have the capacity and expertise necessary to implement comprehensive recovery-oriented systems of care. Additional eligibility details are expected to be clarified in the full funding announcement, including any specific organizational requirements or service delivery expectations. As a forecasted opportunity, the application process details are not yet fully available. The estimated posting date is May 29, 2026, at which point application instructions, required components, and submission procedures will be released. Applicants will likely be required to submit proposals through Grants.gov, following standard federal grant submission protocols, including registration requirements and completion of mandatory forms. Evaluation criteria are expected to focus on organizational capacity, program design, evidence-based approaches, and the ability to deliver comprehensive and integrated services. The timeline for this opportunity remains largely undefined beyond the forecast stage. There is no specified application deadline, award date, or project start date at this time. However, the forecast indicates that the opportunity will be part of the fiscal year 2026 funding cycle. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov for updates and prepare organizational documentation in advance. For additional information, applicants may contact the listed program official, Belinda Greenfield, via phone or email. This opportunity does not currently indicate recurrence, but similar SAMHSA programs are often released periodically as part of ongoing federal funding initiatives.