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

The contract titled "FY2026 Cooperative Agreements for States and Territories to Improve Local 988 Capacity" aims to enhance the ability of states and territories to respond effectively to all 988 contacts, which include calls, chats, and texts related to crisis situations. The focus is to bolster the response system specifically for populations at high risk of suicide and overdose, ensuring improved service delivery and local support capacity. This initiative is overseen by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services. The funding opportunity was posted on December 29, 2025, and is forecasted to provide cooperative agreements to participating states and territories. Although specific NAICS codes, set-aside types, and detailed geographic performance locations were not provided, the contract targets enhancing statewide crisis intervention capacities associated with the 988 hotline. Interested parties can contact James Wright at SAMHSA for more information, and further details are available through the federal grants portal.