Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant Opportunity

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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 for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program. The program aims to facilitate the implementation of AOT for adults with serious mental illness, with a total award pool of $10,000,000. Applications are due by April 20, 2026.

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What changed

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a notice regarding a grant opportunity for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program, identified by Assistance Listing 93.997. This program aims to support the implementation of AOT for adults with serious mental illness by providing funding to eligible entities such as counties, cities, and mental health systems. The total funding available is $10,000,000, with expected awards of 16 grants ranging from $750,000 to $10,000,000.

Eligible entities must have the legal authority within their state to implement and oversee assisted outpatient programs. The application deadline is April 20, 2026. This is a discretionary grant opportunity funded through a cooperative agreement, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Interested parties should apply through www.grants.gov.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program grant.
Prepare and submit grant applications through Grants.gov by April 20, 2026.
Ensure applicant entity has the legal authority to implement and oversee AOT programs in its state.

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Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program

Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

Assistance Listings: 93.997 -- Assisted Outpatient Treatment

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

Description

The purpose of this program is to facilitate the implementation of AOT for adults with serious mental illness. Recipients are expected to implement the AOT program, working with civil courts, community partners, and other entities to support community-based treatment for adults with SMI who meet criteria for AOT.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Eligibility is statutorily limited to counties, cities, mental health systems (including mental health authorities), mental health courts, or any other entities with authority under the law of the State in which the applicant is located to implement, monitor and oversee assisted outpatient programs.