This is How You Apply for a SAMHSA Grant
Information is provided on how to apply for a SAMHSA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Eligibility
Only domestic public and private non-profit entities can apply for SAMHSA grants. Every SAMHSA NOFO posted on the Grants Dashboard and Grants.gov will include additional eligibility requirements.
Registration
All applicants must register with Grants.gov, the System for Award Management (SAM), and NIH’s eRA Commons to submit an application. The registration process takes up to six weeks. Applications will not be accepted if your organization is not registered and you do not have an active eRA Commons PI account by the deadline. No exceptions will be made.
Choosing a Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Search for a NOFO on the SAMHSA Grants Dashboard. You can also search Grants.gov by the Notice of Funding Opportunity Number or the Assistance Listing number/Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number. Both numbers are on the cover page of the NOFO. Each NOFO includes specific instructions for completing an application.
Writing an Application
As you prepare to write an application, it is critical to review the standard forms that must be submitted as well as guidance on funding restrictions and policies related to federal grants.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Successfully submitted applications through Grants.gov will proceed to the NIH eRA Commons system to be validated. Successfully validated applications through the NIH eRA Commons system will then be forwarded to SAMHSA for further review.
