Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Finance, received a Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant award of $3,606,679 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award is issued under the Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program (CFDA 93.959) and supports the development and implementation of comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation initiatives throughout Arkansas.

Under this block grant, the Arkansas Department of Human Services will deliver substance abuse prevention and treatment services to vulnerable populations across the state, including support for individuals with substance use disorders, coordination with community-based organizations and non-profit partners, and implementation of evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies. The funding supports activities such as program planning, implementation, and evaluation of substance use disorder services, with administration conducted through the state agency's Office of Finance Division. All expenditures must comply with applicable federal regulatory requirements including 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96, with funds available for obligation through the subsequent fiscal year.