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SAMHSA Cooperative Agreements for State and Territorial 988 Capacity Building

SAMHSA is seeking to enhance state and territorial capacity for responding to behavioral health crises through the 988 system. - Government Buyer: - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a US federal agency - Program Overview: - Cooperative agreements for states and territories to improve local 988 response capacity - Focus on handling 988 contacts: calls, chats, and texts - Targeted support for populations at high risk of suicide and overdose - Eligibility and Awards: - Eligible applicants: state and territorial government agencies (including DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, American Samoa) - Only one award per state or territory; highest scoring application selected if multiples are received - Total funding: $211,100,000; expected 56 awards - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products required - Funding supports service capacity building, not product procurement - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on improving crisis response infrastructure and services for vulnerable populations

Description

The solicitation aims to improve state and territory response to all 988 contacts, including calls, chats, and texts, originating in the state or territory. The program focuses on enhancing service for populations at high risk of suicide and overdose. Eligible applicants include state and territorial government agencies such as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. SAMHSA will make only one award per state or territory, funding the application with the highest priority score if multiple applications are received. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement with a total funding amount of $211,100,000 and an expected 56 awards.

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