Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers

The Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers program is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This federal funding opportunity is designed to address the ongoing opioid crisis by supporting the establishment and expansion of comprehensive treatment and recovery centers across the United States. These centers are intended to provide a full continuum of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder. The program is authorized under federal law and aligns with national priorities to improve access to care, reduce overdose deaths, and promote long-term recovery outcomes. The primary objective of the program is to ensure that individuals with substance use disorders, especially those lacking adequate insurance coverage or facing affordability barriers, can access integrated, high-quality services. Funded organizations are expected to deliver or coordinate a broad range of services, including medication-assisted treatment, behavioral health counseling, infectious disease screening, recovery housing, employment support, and ongoing medical care. The program emphasizes access to all FDA-approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders and requires that services be inclusive of individuals receiving such medications without discrimination. Funding is provided through grants with an estimated total program allocation of 3400000 dollars and up to four awards anticipated. Each award may provide up to 850000 dollars annually for a project period of up to three years, subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Funds are primarily intended for direct service delivery, though certain supportive activities such as workforce training and community outreach may also be included. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. However, strict funding restrictions apply, including prohibitions on certain types of expenditures and program approaches that do not align with federal policy. Eligible applicants are limited to domestic public and private nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated experience in providing substance use disorder treatment services. Applicants must document at least two years of relevant service delivery experience and maintain appropriate licensing, accreditation, and certification. Priority consideration is given to organizations located in states with above-average overdose mortality rates or those serving tribal populations with similar needs. Certain entities, including previous recipients of similar funding and organizations in specific states with active awards, are not eligible to apply. The application process requires submission through federal systems such as Grants.gov and eRA Commons and includes multiple components such as a project narrative, budget narrative, attachments, and standard federal forms. Applicants must outline their implementation strategy, target population, service capacity, and evaluation plan. The review process includes initial eligibility screening, merit-based peer review, and alignment with agency priorities. Evaluation criteria focus on need, implementation approach, use of evidence-based practices, organizational capacity, and data collection strategies. The application deadline for the current cycle is July 29, 2026, with awards expected to be issued by September 1, 2026, and projects starting by September 30, 2026. Funded organizations must begin service delivery within four months of award and comply with ongoing reporting and evaluation requirements throughout the project period. SAMHSA provides technical assistance and may conduct site visits to ensure compliance and support program success. Contact information for programmatic, financial, and review-related inquiries is provided to assist applicants throughout the process.

Align project with SAMHSA strategic priorities and evidence based practices; clearly demonstrate measurable outcomes and service capacity; ensure compliance with all required activities and documentation