# Senators Introduce Addiction Grants Modernization Act

Senators Maggie Hassan and Tim Scott have introduced the bipartisan Addiction Grants Modernization Act to streamline the federal grant application process for addiction-related programs. This legislation proposes creating a centralized website and unified application system to reduce administrative burdens for organizations seeking federal funding for addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery support. By simplifying access to multiple federal grants, the Act aims to increase funding accessibility and accelerate program implementation for community-based organizations addressing addiction.

- **Why this matters:** Federal agencies managing addiction-related grants will need to adapt to a consolidated application platform, potentially changing procurement workflows and grant management processes.
- Organizations currently applying for multiple addiction-related grants can expect reduced administrative overhead and faster access to funding opportunities.
- Contractors and service providers supporting grant applicants should evaluate how this modernization may shift demand for application assistance, compliance consulting, and program implementation services.
- Procurement professionals should monitor legislative progress and prepare for integration of the centralized system into existing federal grant management infrastructure.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (NAMI)
- Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)

### Key Quotes
> The Addiction Grants Modernization Act will help community-based organizations find the funding that best fits the work they do and reach the people who need their help the most.
> — Libby Jones, Associate Vice President, Global Health Advocacy Incubator, Overdose Prevention Initiative

> The Addiction Grants Modernization Act aims to simplify and streamline the grant application process for these organizations.
> — Tim Scott, U.S. Senator

> This bipartisan bill will support the people on the frontlines of fighting this crisis so that they can focus less on red tape and more on their important work of saving lives.
> — Maggie Hassan, U.S. Senator, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care

### Sources
- [Senators Hassan and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Streamline Application Process for Federal Addiction-Related Grant Funding](https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-and-scott-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-significantly-streamline-application-process-for-federal-addiction-related-grant-funding) - Hassan Senate