health · HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA
Tribal Behavioral Health: Suicide Prevention
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · SM-26-024
Award Range
$0 – $350K
Total Program Funding
$15.4M
Expected Awards
44
Deadline
July 16, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
SAMHSA funds 44 grants (up to $350K each, $15.4M total) for tribal suicide prevention programs. These support tribes and tribal organizations in developing culturally grounded suicide prevention strategies for AI/AN communities experiencing disproportionate suicide rates.
Who Should Apply
Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Health Organizations with behavioral health capacity.
Who Should NOT Apply
Non-tribal organizations, mainstream suicide prevention programs without tribal cultural competency.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must serve AI/AN populations
- •Must implement culturally grounded suicide prevention
- •44 awards up to $350K each
- •No cost-sharing required
💡 GrantQuick Tip
44 awards is substantial. Incorporate tribal protective factors (cultural connectedness, language preservation, elder involvement) alongside evidence-based approaches.
Competitiveness: Low-moderate — 44 awards for tribal entities.
What This Grant Funds
The purpose of this program is for the prevention of suicide, suicide attempts, and deaths by suicide among American Indian/Alaska Native youth and young adults through age 24 in Tribal communities.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $350K
- Total Program Funding
- $15.4M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 44
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
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