Cooperative Agreements for States and Territories to Improve Local 988 Capacity

The purpose of the States and Territories to Improve Local 988 Capacity program is to improve state and territory response to 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in the state/territory. The program aims to support state and territorial government agencies in enhancing their capacity to respond to 988 contacts. The opportunity is available to state and territorial government agencies, including the District of Columbia; Guam; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; the Northern Mariana Islands; the Virgin Islands; and American Samoa. • The program will provide funding for cooperative agreements to support states and territories in improving their 988 capacity. • The estimated funding for the program is $211,100,000. • The program will make 56 awards, with one award per state and territory. • The opportunity is available to state and territorial government agencies, and SAMHSA will only make one award per state and territory.