health · HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA

Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Centers

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · TI-26-021

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $650K

Total Program Funding

$7.2M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 16, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

SAMHSA funds 11 Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Centers (up to $650K each, $7.15M total) providing TA to rural communities on opioid issues. These help OTHER organizations build capacity — not direct services.

Who Should Apply

Universities and nonprofits with rural health expertise and capacity to serve multiple rural communities simultaneously.

Who Should NOT Apply

Direct service providers, urban organizations without rural expertise.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must provide TA to rural communities
•11 awards up to $650K
•Must serve multiple communities
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Position yourself as serving a specific rural region and show existing relationships with rural providers there.

Competitiveness: Moderate — 11 awards for organizations with rural health networks.

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of this program is to develop and disseminate training and technical assistance to address the high prevalence of opioid and stimulant use and misuse affecting rural communities.

Who Can Apply

Domestic public and private nonprofit entities.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $650K
Total Program Funding: $7.2M
Expected Number of Awards: 11
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 16, 2026

Application Deadline: July 16, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Office of Financial Resources Division of Grants Management 240-276-1400

NOFOBudget.CSAT@samhsa.hhs.gov

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