How to Apply for a SAMHSA Grant
All applicants must register with NIH's eRA Commons in order to submit an application. The registration process takes up to six weeks. If your organization is not registered and you do not have an active eRA Commons PI account by the deadline, the application will not be accepted.
No exceptions will be made.
Information is provided on how to apply for a SAMHSA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Choosing a Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Search for a NOFO on the SAMHSA Grants Dashboard. You can also search Grants.gov by the Notice of Funding Opportunity Number or the Assistance Listing number. The Assistance Listing number is on page 2 of the NOFO. Each NOFO includes specific instructions for completing an application.
Eligibility
Only domestic public and private non-profit entities can apply for SAMHSA grants. Every SAMHSA NOFO posted on the Grants Dashboard and Grants.gov will include additional eligibility requirements.
NOFO Application Guide
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Application Guide provides detailed instructions for preparing and submitting your SAMHSA grant application. This guide is referenced throughout all NOFOs. Sections referenced in the NOFO will include a hyperlink that will take you directly to that information.
The Application Guide helps applicants to understand key parts of the application process, including the registration requirements, how to complete the required attachments, and prepare your budget. In addition, there is valuable information about federal policies and regulations you must follow.
Additional Application Forms and Resources
If you are applying for a SAMHSA grant, you must download the application forms found on Grants.gov. You may require additional forms found on the SAMHSA website. Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) carefully to determine which forms you must include in your application. Applications that do not include all required forms will be screened out and will not be eligible for review.
Need Help?
SAMHSA periodically presents live training webinars for prospective applicants interested in applying to grant programs. Webinars provide information on how to submit applications to SAMHSA using NIH’s eRA System, including registration and application processes, requirements and validations, and the post-submission process. Check the Grants Dashboard's "FAQ's and Webinars" column to find NOFOs with these additional resources. Get other Grants Training Materials.
Grants.gov Help
The Grants.gov video library includes information about registering, searching, and applying for federal grant opportunities. Note that Grants.gov is periodically inaccessible due to service maintenance and system enhancements. Check Grants.gov for the outage calendar.