Grant for Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems

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Published March 6th, 2026

Detected March 7th, 2026

Summary

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced a grant opportunity to fund the implementation of the Zero Suicide framework in health systems. The grant aims to provide resources for suicide prevention among adults at risk, with a total award pool of $16,110,545.

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What changed

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a grant opportunity (SM-26-008) to support healthcare systems in implementing the Zero Suicide framework. This initiative focuses on providing resources to community-based primary care or behavioral health care settings, emergency departments, State mental health agencies, public health agencies, U.S. territories, and Indian Tribes/tribal organizations for suicide prevention among at-risk adults. The total funding available is $16,110,545, with individual awards ranging from $700,000 to $16,110,545.

Eligible entities must submit applications through Grants.gov by April 20, 2026. This grant represents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers to enhance their suicide prevention strategies and infrastructure. While the grant itself is non-binding, successful applicants will enter into a cooperative agreement with SAMHSA. No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified. Compliance with the terms of the cooperative agreement will be essential for award recipients.

What to do next

Review grant eligibility requirements for the Zero Suicide initiative.
Prepare and submit grant application through Grants.gov by April 20, 2026.
Develop a plan for implementing the Zero Suicide framework if awarded the grant.

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Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems

Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

Assistance Listings: 93.243 -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance

Last Updated: March 6, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

The purpose of this program is to provide resources to healthcare systems for implementing the Zero Suicide framework for adults who are at risk of suicide.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

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Additional information

Eligibility is statutorily limited to community-based primary care or behavioral health care settings, emergency departments, State mental health agencies, public health agencies, United States territories, and Indian Tribes/tribal organizations.