# Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sm-26-026-circles-of-care-for-american-indian-alaska-natives/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361977

> Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis offered grants of up to $350,000 to tribes. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $6.9 million in total. Applications closed on July 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SM-26-026 |
| Agency | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $6.9 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.532 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility is limited to Federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations; Urban Indian Organizations; or consortia of tribes or tribal organizations.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this program is to support American Indian and Alaska Native tribes in planning and developing a comprehensive, community-based system of care (SOC). A SOC is defined as a coordinated network of effective mental health and essential supportive services organized to address and meet the varied needs of children, youth, and young adults (birth through age 25), and their families. The SOC approach strives to ensure that mental health services are family-driven and youth-guided, and community-based.

## Questions people ask

### Is SM-26-026 still open?

No. It closed on July 15, 2026. A newer notice is forecast: SM-27-001, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)?

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)?

Closed July 15, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $350,000 each. About $6.9 million in total across about 20 awards.