Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, received a $2.16M Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This block grant supports the development and implementation of comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services across West Virginia. The funding enables the state to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based activities addressing substance use disorders within its jurisdiction, consistent with federal regulatory requirements under 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96.

The Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program provides direct financial assistance to states and territories to support projects combating alcohol and drug abuse. WVDHHR will utilize this two-year allocation to deliver critical substance abuse prevention and treatment services, with funds available for obligation during the fiscal year of allocation and the subsequent fiscal year. The awardee's established track record in administering SAMHSA grants and coordinating with local health departments and community organizations positions it to effectively execute prevention and treatment initiatives serving vulnerable populations throughout West Virginia.