Recovery Community Services Program

The Recovery Community Services Program is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads national efforts to improve behavioral health outcomes. SAMHSA focuses on advancing prevention, treatment, and recovery support for individuals with substance use disorders and mental health conditions. This program aligns with SAMHSA’s broader mission to expand access to community-based recovery resources and strengthen long-term recovery infrastructure across the United States. The primary purpose of the Recovery Community Services Program is to strengthen recovery communities by expanding access to recovery support services, including peer recovery support services. These services are designed for individuals living with substance use disorders and co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, including individuals already in recovery. The program emphasizes community-driven approaches that enhance recovery ecosystems and improve access to services that promote sustained recovery outcomes. Funding under this program is intended to support activities that expand and enhance recovery support services. This may include developing peer-led initiatives, strengthening community-based recovery organizations, and increasing accessibility to services that support long-term recovery stability. While specific allowable cost categories are not detailed in the forecast notice, funding is expected to support operational, programmatic, and service delivery costs associated with recovery support expansion. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers financial barriers for eligible applicants. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities, including faith-based organizations. This inclusive eligibility framework allows a broad range of nonprofit organizations with experience or interest in recovery support services to apply. The program is designed to support organizations that can demonstrate the capacity to deliver or expand recovery-oriented services at the community level. The application process will be administered through federal grant systems, typically requiring registration with Grants.gov and submission of a complete application package once the opportunity is officially posted. While specific application components are not outlined in the forecast, applicants can expect to prepare standard federal grant materials such as project narratives, budgets, and organizational capacity documentation. Evaluation criteria are not specified in the forecast but will likely prioritize program impact, organizational experience, and alignment with recovery support goals. The opportunity is currently in a forecasted stage, with an estimated posting date of May 29, 2026. The application due date, award date, and project start date have not yet been announced. The program anticipates making approximately five awards with an estimated total program funding amount of 1500000 dollars. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov for updates and prepare in advance. For additional information, applicants may contact Timothy Jean at SAMHSA via phone or email.