FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements

The FY2026 Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements aims to enhance the connection and response services for 988 contacts, including calls, chats, and texts, that originate from Tribal communities or involve American Indian and Alaska Native individuals. This initiative addresses the disproportionate suicide risk faced by these populations, with CDC data indicating that in 2022, the suicide rate among non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native people was 91% higher than that of the general population. The program is managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. The solicitation for this contract was posted on June 17, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 17, 2026. The contract supports efforts to improve mental health and suicide prevention resources tailored to the unique needs of Tribal communities. Contact for further information is Rachel Bailey, Content Administrator, reachable by email or phone through the provided contact details. The solicitation emphasizes strengthening culturally appropriate crisis intervention and response capabilities to better serve American Indian and Alaska Native populations.