SAMHSA Announces More Than $281 Million in Funding Opportunities to Address Addiction, Overdose, and Mental Illness and Promote Recovery - Takeaways - MDSpire
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SAMHSA Unveils Over $281 Million in Grant Opportunities to Combat Addiction, Overdose, and Mental Health Issues While Supporting Recovery Efforts

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  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • July 6, 2026

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    SAMHSA announced over $281 million in funding for 15 grant programs to address addiction, overdose, and mental health issues.

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    The funding aims to expand access to behavioral health services, including substance use disorder treatment and overdose prevention.

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    Key grants include $68.2 million for Medication-Assisted Treatment and $55.7 million for Project AWARE to support school mental health.

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    The initiative emphasizes community partnerships and evidence-based programs to improve health outcomes and save lives.

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    President Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative aims to enhance coordination across sectors to combat addiction and support recovery.

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