health · HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA
FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · FG-26-003
Award Range
$0 – $1.5M
Total Program Funding
$20.0M
Expected Awards
63
Deadline
July 17, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
SAMHSA is funding 63 grants (up to $1.5M each, $20M total) for tribal 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline response — supporting tribes and tribal organizations in developing culturally appropriate crisis response services connected to the 988 system. These help tribal communities stand up their own crisis centers, train crisis counselors in cultural competency, and ensure 988 callers from Native communities get appropriate support.
Who Should Apply
Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, and tribal behavioral health providers wanting to develop culturally responsive 988 crisis services.
Who Should NOT Apply
Non-tribal crisis centers, mainstream mental health organizations without tribal partnership, or entities without AI/AN community connections.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must be a tribal entity or serve AI/AN populations
- •Must develop 988-connected crisis response services
- •63 awards up to $1.5M each ($20M total)
- •Must provide culturally appropriate crisis intervention
- •Must connect to the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- •No cost-sharing required
💡 GrantQuick Tip
63 awards for tribal 988 services is substantial — SAMHSA is building crisis infrastructure across Indian Country. You don't need an existing crisis center to apply; this funds DEVELOPMENT of new capacity. Show how your community experiences suicide/crisis differently and how culturally grounded responses (elders, traditional healing, community ceremonies alongside clinical intervention) will work better than mainstream approaches. Describe your plan for 24/7 coverage even if you start with extended hours.
Competitiveness: Low-moderate — 63 awards for tribal entities. Many eligible tribes haven't yet developed 988 capacity, so the field is wide open.
What This Grant Funds
The purpose of the 988 Tribal response program is to improve connection and response to 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in Tribal communities and/or activated by American Indians/Alaska Natives. American Indian and Alaska Native communities experience a significantly higher suicide risk compared to the general population. CDC reports that in 2022 non-Hispanic Al/AN people had a suicide rate 91% greater than the general population.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $1.5M
- Total Program Funding
- $20.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 63
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- cooperative_agreement
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Office of Financial Resources Division of Grants Management 240-276-1940
NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov