health · HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · TI-26-005
Award Range
$0 – $995K
Total Program Funding
$8.0M
Expected Awards
8
Deadline
July 13, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
SAMHSA funds 8 grants (up to $995K each) for SBIRT — universal substance use screening in healthcare/school settings with brief intervention and referral to treatment.
Who Should Apply
Healthcare systems, FQHCs, schools implementing screening protocols.
Who Should NOT Apply
Treatment-only providers without screening infrastructure.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must implement SBIRT
- •8 awards up to $995K
- •No cost-sharing required
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Use validated tools (AUDIT, DAST), show screening volume, and have treatment partners for referrals.
Competitiveness: Moderate — 8 awards across settings.
What This Grant Funds
The purpose of this program is to implement the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment public health model for children, adolescents, and/or adults in primary care and community health settings (e.g., health centers, hospital systems, health maintenance organizations, preferred-provider organizations, health plans, Federally Qualified Health Centers, behavioral health centers, pediatric health care provider offices, children’s hospitals) and schools, with a focus on screening for underage drinking, opioid use, and other substance use.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $995K
- Total Program Funding
- $8.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 8
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Office of Financial Resources Division of Grants Management 240-276-1400
NOFOBudget.CSAT@samhsa.hhs.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov