Assisted Outpatient Treatment
Forecast
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis plans to offer grants to state and local governments. It expects to make about 9 awards worth $5.3 million in total. It is a forecast, and no dates have been set yet.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 3, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards9
- Total funding$5.3 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | December 15, 2026 |
| Expected award date | September 30, 2027 |
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to state and local governments.
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility is statutorily limited to counties, cities, mental health systems (including mental health authorities), mental health courts, or any other entities with authority under the law of the State in which the applicant is located to implement, monitor and oversee assisted outpatient programs.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this program is to facilitate the implementation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for adults with serious mental illness (SMI). Recipients are expected to implement the AOT program, working with civil courts, community partners, and other entities to support community-based treatment for adults with SMI who meet criteria for AOT.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Angela Mark, angela.mark@samhsa.hhs.gov, 240-276-1871.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Assisted Outpatient Treatment?
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis accepts applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Assisted Outpatient Treatment?
Forecast, no dates yet. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
About $5.3 million in total across about 9 awards.
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