Opportunity Information: Apply for FG 26 003
The FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements (Funding Opportunity Number FG 26 003) is a discretionary, health-focused federal funding opportunity administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically means awardees should expect ongoing federal involvement beyond what is common in a standard grant, such as collaboration on implementation, reporting, and program improvement. The overall goal is to strengthen how 988 crisis contacts are answered and resolved when those contacts originate in Tribal communities and/or when the person reaching out is American Indian or Alaska Native, including across phone calls, chats, and texts.
The program is designed to improve both connection to and response from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for Tribal communities. In practical terms, this centers on ensuring that people in crisis who are American Indian/Alaska Native are more likely to reach culturally informed support, experience effective crisis intervention, and be connected to appropriate local or regional services. The need for this investment is grounded in the disproportionate burden of suicide faced by American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The opportunity description cites CDC data indicating that in 2022, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native people had a suicide rate 91 percent higher than the general population, underscoring the urgency of improving timely, effective crisis response systems that fit community realities.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. The eligible applicant categories listed include Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and other eligible entities consistent with the program scope (notably Urban Indian Organizations are explicitly mentioned in the narrative description). Tribes and Tribal organizations are allowed to apply either as individual entities or as part of a consortium, which can be important for smaller communities seeking to pool resources, share infrastructure, or build regional coverage for 988-related crisis response.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $1,500,000 per award, and SAMHSA anticipates making 63 awards under this opportunity. The funding opportunity was created on June 17, 2026, and the original application closing date is July 17, 2026, making the application window roughly one month from posting to deadline. The CFDA number is listed as 93.00R. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at reducing suicide risk and improving crisis outcomes by enhancing how the 988 system engages with and serves Tribal communities, with an emphasis on accessible, responsive, and culturally appropriate crisis support across all 988 contact channels.Apply for FG 26 003
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.00R.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 63 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FG 26 003.
3) Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
4) What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a cooperative agreement. Based on the description provided, awardees should expect ongoing federal involvement beyond what is typical in a standard grant, including collaboration on implementation, reporting, and program improvement.
5) What is the overall goal of the program?
The overall goal is to strengthen how 988 crisis contacts are answered and resolved when those contacts originate in Tribal communities and/or when the person reaching out is American Indian or Alaska Native, across phone calls, chats, and texts.
6) What does the program aim to improve for Tribal communities?
The program is designed to improve both connection to and response from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for Tribal communities. In practical terms, it focuses on increasing the likelihood that American Indian/Alaska Native people in crisis reach culturally informed support, receive effective crisis intervention, and are connected to appropriate local or regional services.
7) Which contact channels are included in the scope of this opportunity?
The opportunity explicitly includes all 988 contact channels: calls, chats, and texts.
8) Why is SAMHSA investing in this work for American Indian and Alaska Native communities?
The opportunity cites a disproportionate burden of suicide in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It references CDC data stating that in 2022, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native people had a suicide rate 91 percent higher than the general population, highlighting the urgency of timely and effective crisis response systems that fit community realities.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the following applicant types:
- Federally recognized Indian Tribes
- Tribal organizations
- Urban Indian Organizations
The eligible applicant categories listed include Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and other eligible entities consistent with the program scope (with Urban Indian Organizations explicitly mentioned in the narrative description).
10) Can Tribes or Tribal organizations apply as part of a consortium?
Yes. Tribes and Tribal organizations may apply either as individual entities or as part of a consortium. The description notes this can help smaller communities pool resources, share infrastructure, or build regional coverage for 988-related crisis response.
11) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000 per award.
12) How many awards does SAMHSA anticipate making?
SAMHSA anticipates making 63 awards under this opportunity.
13) When was this opportunity created (posted)?
The funding opportunity was created on June 17, 2026.
14) What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is July 17, 2026.
15) How long is the application window?
Based on the dates provided (June 17, 2026 to July 17, 2026), the application window is roughly one month from posting to deadline.
16) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.00R.
17) Is this opportunity health-focused?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary, health-focused federal funding opportunity.
18) What kinds of outcomes is this opportunity trying to support?
Based on the description, the opportunity is aimed at reducing suicide risk and improving crisis outcomes by enhancing how the 988 system engages with and serves Tribal communities, emphasizing accessible, responsive, and culturally appropriate crisis support.
19) Does the program focus only on contacts from Tribal lands, or also on who the person is?
The scope includes both: it targets crisis contacts that originate in Tribal communities and/or contacts where the person reaching out is American Indian or Alaska Native.
20) What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement in practical terms?
As described in the opportunity summary, a cooperative agreement typically involves ongoing federal involvement beyond what is common in a standard grant, such as collaboration related to implementation, reporting, and program improvement.
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