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Apply for a Block Grant

The receipt date for the FFY BG Application (“Combined Application “) for the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG) is not later than September 1 of each year (governed by the MHBG authorizing legislation; Section 1917(a)(1) of Title XIX, Part B, Subpart I of the PHS Act (42 USC 300x-6(a)(1).

The receipt date for the FFY BG Application for the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) is not later than September 1 of each year (governed by the MHBG authorizing legislation; Section 1917(a)(1) of Title XIX, Part B, Subpart I of the PHS Act (42 USC 300x-6(a)(1).

The receipt date for the FFY Application (“SUBG Only Application”) for the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG) is not later than October 1 of each year (governed by the SUBG authorizing legislation; Section 1932(a)(1) of Title XIX, Part B, Subpart II of the PHS act (42 USC 300x-32(a)1)).

An eligible entity must submit:

  • An annual application (with assurances, certifications, and planned expenditures)
  • A bi-annual plan
  • An annual report

Block Grant Applications and Plans

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SAMHSA, through the federal register notice, is requesting public comments on Block Grant application and reporting.

Comments are invited on:

  1. whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
  2. the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
  3. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
  4. ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including leveraging automated data collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

For comment only:

Send comments to SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15E45, Rockville, MD 20852 or email a copy to samhsapra@samhsa.hhs.gov.

Written comments must be received by October 15, 2024.

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Web Block Grant Application System

State mental health authorities and single state agencies can submit applications through the electronic application system Web Block Grant Application System (WebBGAS).

Last Updated: 08/16/2024
Source: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/block-grant-application