Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program

About this grant

The purpose of this program is to support States and Tribes in implementing suicide prevention and early intervention strategies for youth, up to the age of 24 years, in schools, educational institutions, juvenile justice systems, substance use and mental health programs, foster care systems, pediatric health programs, and other child- and youth-serving organizations. Grant Number: SM-26-010. Expected awards: 23.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Eligibility is statutorily limited to States and territories; a public organization or private non-profit organization designated by a State or Indian Tribe to develop or direct a statewide youth suicide, early intervention, and prevention strategy; or a Federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, or urban Indian organization that is actively involved in the development and continuatio

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 23
• Total Program Funding: $17.2M

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: SM-26-010
7. 7Posted: 2025-12-10

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