Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for Communities/Tribes

The Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success for Communities and Tribes program is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. SAMHSA is a federal agency focused on advancing behavioral health, preventing substance misuse, and promoting recovery nationwide. This funding opportunity is designed to support community level prevention infrastructure and strengthen the ability of local organizations and tribal entities to address substance use issues through evidence based and evidence informed strategies. The program aligns with SAMHSA strategic priorities, particularly the prevention of substance misuse and the promotion of mental health and well being across diverse populations. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce the initiation and progression of substance use and its related consequences. Applicants are expected to build and enhance prevention capacity using the Strategic Prevention Framework, which includes assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Funded projects must identify up to three substance use priorities through a data driven process and implement targeted interventions that strengthen protective factors and reduce risk factors. The program emphasizes community engagement, use of epidemiological data, and collaboration with local partners including schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Funding is provided through a tiered structure based on the population size of the service area. Awards range up to 250000, 425000, or 600000 per year depending on population thresholds, with a project period of up to five years. Total funding available is approximately 8000000, with an estimated 13 to 32 awards. Funds are primarily intended for capacity building activities, including data collection, planning, partnership development, and implementation of prevention strategies. Certain restrictions apply, including prohibitions on using funds for food, infrastructure purchases beyond allowable depreciation, harm reduction activities, and initiatives that conflict with federal policy requirements. Eligible applicants include political subdivisions of states, federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations, Indian Health Service affiliated programs, and other public or private nonprofit entities including faith based organizations. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to conduct community assessments, engage stakeholders, and implement evidence based prevention strategies. Key personnel requirements include a Project Director and a Data Analyst, each with a minimum level of effort, and organizations must ensure appropriate staffing and compliance throughout the project period. The application process requires submission through federal systems including SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons. Applicants must prepare a project abstract, project narrative, and budget narrative, along with required attachments such as letters of commitment, data collection tools, and a project timeline. The project narrative is limited to ten pages and must address population need, implementation approach, organizational capacity, and data collection plans. Applications are reviewed through an initial eligibility screening followed by a merit based peer review process evaluating technical and scientific quality. The application deadline is July 15 2026, with an important limitation that only the first 60 complete and high quality submissions will be reviewed. Expected awards will be issued around September 1 2026, with a project start date of September 30 2026. Recipients are required to submit quarterly and annual reports, including performance data through SAMHSA reporting systems. Required deliverables include needs assessments, evaluation plans, implementation plans, and annual evaluation reports. This program is not explicitly stated as recurring, and future funding cycles are dependent on federal appropriations and agency priorities.

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