First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants

For program and eligibility questions:
240.276.2905
DTPNOFO@samhsa.hhs.gov

For financial and budget questions:
240.276.1400
NOFOBudget.CSAT@samhsa.hhs.gov

For review process and application status questions:
Application_Submission_Inquiries@samhsa.hhs.gov

This program (Short Title: FR-CARA) provides funding to support first responders and members of other key community sectors on training, administering, and distributing overdose reversal medications. Populations of focus include rural populations disproportionately impacted by opioid use.

Required performance measures:

1. Number of naloxone kits purchased
2. Number of naloxone kits distributed to first responders and other key community sector members, and number of other individuals equipped with naloxone kits following an opioid-related overdose event
3. Number of first responders and other key community sector members trained on naloxone administration; safety around fentanyl, carfentanil, and other dangerous and illicit drugs; and establishing policies and procedures for the implementation of evidence-based, trauma informed care practices
4. Number of known or suspected opioid overdose events where naloxone was administered by first responders and other key community sector members by outcome
5. Number of naloxone doses administered by first responders and other key community sector members
6. Number of individuals and families who experienced an opioid overdose and received information about treatment services, received information about recovery support services, and were linked to services
7. Number of responses to service requests by grantee or other entities, including individuals or organizations collaborating with the grantee on grant-related activities

Eligible applicants include:

• State governments
• Territorial governments and the District of Columbia
• American Indian/Alaska Native tribes
• Tribal organizations
• Consortia of tribes or tribal organizations
• Local governmental entities

Estimated award range: $300,000 - $800,000
Project period: Up to 4 years
Expected number of awards: 33
Estimated total program funding: $10,000,000

Approximately $5,500,000 is set aside for rural projects.

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.