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The 2026 Federal Grant Landscape

Updates on SAMHSA Funding and Federal Grant Oversight in 2026

Dear Partners,

 

Many of you may have noticed reports of a brief pause affecting certain SAMHSA-funded programs earlier this year. While this created understandable concern, funding has since resumed. We continue to monitor changes to federal funding and recommend diversifying your funding strategy to include multiple federal agencies, state pass-through grants, and foundation funding.

 

There is growing attention in Washington on accountability and evidence-based funding. Recent legislative proposals and agency guidance emphasize clearer performance goals, stronger data collection, and documented outcomes. This reinforces the importance of aligning programs with measurable impact and being prepared to demonstrate results throughout the grant lifecycle.

 

As always, our team is available to provide guidance, evaluation support, and strategic insight tailored to your mission. Thank you for the work you do to strengthen communities. We look forward to supporting your success in the year ahead.

 

Warm regards,
Dr. William Medendorp

 
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

This list of 2025 grants and forecasted funding opportunities is regularly updated on the REA Analytics blog.

 

Schedule a FREE application meeting to discuss your grant opportunities.

 

CCBHC

Forecasted Opportunities

SM-26-015 - Est. Post Mar 31, 2026 up to $1 million

Transform community behavioral health systems so they may provide comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health care.

SM-26-014 -  Est. Post Mar 31, 2026 up to $1 million

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Planning, Development, and Implementation Grant

 

Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program

Open Solicitations

VA-GPD-PDO-FY2027 - Due Date Feb 18, 2026 up to 350 awards expected

Awarding new grants to community-based organizations to provide supportive housing services to facilitate Veteran engagement in permanent housing

FOA-VETS-26-01 - Due Date Mar 6, 2026 up to $500,000

To support America’s veterans in achieving their full employment potential and securing high-quality career outcomes for veterans experiencing and at risk of homelessness.

 

Homeless Youth

Forecasted Opportunity

HHS-2025-ACF-ACYF-YO-0108 - Est Post Feb 28, 2026 up to $150,000

FY25 Street Outreach Program

 

Mental Health 

Forecasted Opportunities

SM-26-015 - Est Post Mar 31, 2026 Total Funding $94 Million

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Improvement and Advancement Grant

SM-26-004 - Est. Post Feb. 27, 2026 Total Funding $40.2 Million

National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative - Community Treatment and Service Centers

SM-26-001 - Est. Post Jan 30, 2026 Total Funding $10 million

Assisted Outpatient Treatment 

HRSA-26-058 - Est Post Mar 27, 2026 up to $445,000

Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA)

SM-26-013 - Est. Post TBA up to $1.9 million

Children's Mental Health Initiative to provide resources and services that improve mental health outcomes for children and youth, birth through age 21, at risk for or with serious emotional disturbances.

HHS-2025-ACL-AOA-CSSG-0034 - Est. Post Feb 17,  up to $1,250,000

Advancing Strategies to Deliver and Sustain Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs to Support Older Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions

 

Opioid Treatment

Forecasted Opportunities

HRSA-26-037 - Est. Due Date Apr 22, 2026 up to $750,000

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact

HRSA -26-036 - Est. Due Date Apr 22, 2026 up to $100,000

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning - Est. Due Date Apr 22, 2026 up to $100,000

 

Rural Health

Forecasted Opportunity

Rural Health - Est. Post Feb 16, 2026 up to $750,000

Rural Residency Planning and Development Program improves and expands rural health care access

 

Schedule a FREE application meeting to discuss your grant opportunities.

Email rea@reanalytics.com to be included in this funding alert and receive qualifying grant announcements.

 

 
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Major CCBHC Funding Returns with Opportunities for Expansion

Highlights of the CCBHC Improvement and Advancement Grant

 

Title: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Improvement and Advancement Grant
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Funding Opportunity Number: SM-26-015
Estimated Post Date: March 31, 2026, when the formal opportunity will be published on Grants.gov

 

Funding Overview

SAMHSA anticipates awarding a total of $94 million through this opportunity. Approximately 94 grants are expected, with an estimated award size of up to $1 million per grantee. Actual award amounts may vary.

 

Purpose of the Grant

The CCBHC Improvement and Advancement Grant is designed to strengthen community behavioral health systems by supporting Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in delivering comprehensive, coordinated care. The program focuses on enhancing service quality, improving access, and ensuring individuals receive high-quality mental health and substance use disorder services regardless of their ability to pay.

 

Grant-funded activities are intended to support:

The grant supports the continued enhancement and improvement of certified CCBHCs by strengthening comprehensive outreach, screening, assessment, treatment, care coordination, and recovery supports that are informed by a community needs assessment, while expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and or substance use disorders.

 

Allowable activities under this grant may include:

  • Improving or expanding required clinical and support services

  • Strengthening care coordination, crisis services, and continuity of care

  • Enhancing recovery supports based on documented community needs

  • Advancing data systems, reporting capacity, and quality improvement efforts

  • Continuing to serve all individuals regardless of residence or ability to pay

At its core, this grant supports alignment with SAMHSA’s CCBHC Certification Criteria while allowing clinics to build on what is already working and address identified gaps.

 

Additional CCBHC Funding for New Clinics

In addition to the Improvement and Advancement Grant, SAMHSA is expected to release additional funding opportunities for organizations seeking to become Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. The Planning, Development, and Implementation (PDI) grants are designed for new CCBHCs that have not yet achieved certification and are preparing to meet SAMHSA’s CCBHC criteria.

 

How REA Analytics Can Support Your Planning

REA Analytics is a trusted evaluation partner providing rigorous, SAMHSA-aligned evaluation services. We enter 100% of required data into SPARS to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting. If you would like us to actively monitor relevant grants and support your evaluation needs, please email rea@reaanalytics.com.
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