# HHS Awards Faith-Based Prevention Funding in Three States

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded supplemental funding of **$500,000 each to Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia** on September 15, 2026. These awards support faith-based substance use prevention programs under the Strategic Prevention Framework–Partnerships for Success grants. The funding aims to strengthen community partnerships, conduct needs assessments, and engage youth through faith leaders, aligning with the Great American Recovery initiative.

- **Agencies involved:** HHS and SAMHSA are leading these targeted supplemental grants to enhance prevention efforts in specific states.
- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the focus on faith-based organizations as key partners in substance use prevention, indicating opportunities for contractors specializing in community engagement and prevention program support.
- **Actionable insights:** Organizations interested in public health prevention contracts should consider developing capabilities in faith community collaboration and youth engagement strategies.
- **Contact:** Procurement inquiries can be directed to the HHS Press Office at 202-690-6343 for further information on grant opportunities and program requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- White House
- HHS Center for Faith

### Key Quotes
> Every child deserves the chance to grow up free from addiction.
> — Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., HHS Secretary

### Sources
- [
            HHS Announces Supplemental Funding Awards for Faith-Based Prevention in Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia | SAMHSA
    ](https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20260915/hhs-announces-supplemental-funding-awards-faith-based-prevention-alabama-kansas-west-virginia) - Samhsa
- [HHS Announces Supplemental Funding Awards for Faith-Based Prevention in Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia | HHS.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-funds-faith-based-substance-use-prevention-alabama-kansas-west-virginia.html) - HHS