Behavioral Health and Community Safety Partnerships

The Behavioral Health and Community Safety Partnerships program is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. SAMHSA is responsible for advancing behavioral health nationwide by supporting programs that improve mental health services, prevent substance misuse, and promote recovery. This funding opportunity is part of SAMHSA’s broader effort to address the intersection of public safety and behavioral health by supporting community-based initiatives that respond to the impacts of crime, violence, and disorder. The primary purpose of this program is to assist communities in reducing the behavioral health impacts associated with crime and violence while strengthening overall community safety. The initiative emphasizes improving outcomes for youth, families, and individuals affected by these conditions. Projects funded under this opportunity are expected to integrate behavioral health strategies with community safety approaches, fostering collaboration among public entities, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to create sustainable, evidence-informed solutions. Funding is provided through discretionary grants with an estimated total program funding of 9.2 million dollars and an anticipated 12 awards. Individual awards may be as high as 750,000 dollars. While the funding announcement does not specify a minimum award amount, applicants are expected to propose budgets aligned with project scope and allowable activities. Funds are intended to support programmatic activities directly tied to behavioral health and community safety outcomes, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing financial barriers to participation for eligible entities. Eligibility is statutorily limited to domestic public entities and private nonprofit organizations. This includes a wide range of applicants such as state and local governments, nonprofit service providers, and other qualifying public or nonprofit institutions operating within the United States. The program is national in scope, with no geographic restrictions specified beyond domestic eligibility, allowing applicants from across all U.S. states and territories to apply. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov, following standard federal submission procedures. Applicants are required to prepare and submit a complete application package, ensuring all components are included and formatted according to federal guidelines. Instructions emphasize consolidating materials into as few attachments as possible and maintaining consecutive page numbering, excluding standard forms. Failure to adhere to these submission requirements may impact the successful transmission or review of the application. The application period opened on June 11, 2026, and closes on July 13, 2026. There are no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent indicated in the available materials. Applicants should ensure timely submission by the closing date, as late applications are typically not accepted in federal grant processes. Questions or technical issues may be directed to the Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management, via the provided phone number or email contact. While the funding announcement does not explicitly state the review timeline or award notification dates, SAMHSA programs typically involve a competitive review process evaluating alignment with program goals, feasibility, and potential impact. Awarded projects are expected to contribute to measurable improvements in behavioral health outcomes and community safety. This opportunity does not explicitly indicate recurrence, suggesting it may be a single-cycle or periodically reissued program depending on future federal appropriations and agency priorities.