Short Title:
988 Tribal Response
Initial Announcement
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Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
NOFO Number: FG-26-003
Posted on Grants.gov: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Application Due Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.00R
Intergovernmental Review (E.O. 12372): Applicants must comply with E.O. 12372 if their state(s) participates. Review process recommendations from the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) are due no later than 60 days after application deadline.
Public Health System Impact Statement (PHSIS) / Single State Agency Coordination: Applicants must send the PHSIS to appropriate State and local health agencies by application deadline. Comments from Single State Agency are due no later than 60 days after application deadline.
Description
The purpose of the 988 Tribal response program is to improve connection and response to 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in Tribal communities and/or activated by American Indians/Alaska Natives. American Indian and Alaska Native communities experience a significantly higher suicide risk compared to the general population. CDC reports that in 2022 non-Hispanic Al/AN people had a suicide rate 91% greater than the general population.
Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. Tribes and tribal organizations may apply individually or as a consortium.
Award Information
Funding Mechanism: Cooperative Agreement
Anticipated Total Available Funding: $20,000,000
Anticipated Number of Awards: 13 - 63
Anticipated Award Amount: $300,000 - $1,500,000 per year per award
Length of Project: Up to 3 years
Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No
Proposed budgets cannot exceed $300,000 - $1,500,000 in total costs (direct and indirect) in any year of the proposed project. Annual continuation awards are contingent on the availability of funds, progress in meeting project goals and objectives, timely submission of required data and reports, compliance with all terms and conditions of award, and alignment with SAMHSA, HHS, and Trump Administration priorities.
Contact Information
Program and Eligibility Questions
James Wright, Acting Director
988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office
240-276-1615
988GrantsTeam@samhsa.hhs.gov
Financial and Budget Questions
Office of Financial Resources
Division of Grants Management
240-276-1940
NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov