FY2026 Cooperative Agreements for States and Territories to Improve Local 988 Capacity

About this grant

The purpose of the 988 State and Territory Local Capacity Building program is to improve state and territory response to all 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in the state/territory and improve service for populations at high risk of suicide and overdose. Grant Number: FG-26-002. Expected awards: 56.

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 56
• Total Program Funding: $211.1M

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: FG-26-002
7. 7Posted: 2025-12-29

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