health · HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA
FY 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending Projects
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · FG-26-099
Award Range
$0 – $3.0M
Total Program Funding
$54.3M
Expected Awards
79
Deadline
July 13, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
FWS Congressionally Directed Spending — 79 congressional earmarks (up to $2.98M each). NOT competitive.
Who Should Apply
Only congressionally designated organizations.
Who Should NOT Apply
Everyone without congressional designation.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must be named in appropriations
- •79 awards
- •Not competitive
💡 GrantQuick Tip
If designated, follow instructions. If not, advocate to your delegation.
Competitiveness: Not applicable — earmarks.
What This Grant Funds
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide general information to organizations identified as Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) Projects in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.
Note: Award amounts for the CDS Projects are included in Appendix A of the NOFO.
Attachments
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $3.0M
- Total Program Funding
- $54.3M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 79
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Mental Health Related Questions: 240-276-1940 NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov Substance Use Treatment Related Questions: 240-276-1400 NOFOBudget.CSAT@samhsa.hhs.gov Substance Use Prevention Related Questions: 240-276-1400 NOFOBudget.CSAP@samhsa.hhs.gov
NOFOBudget.CSAT@samhsa.hhs.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov