Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Louisiana Department of Health received a $6.4 million Substance Use 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 provides flexible funding to support the development and implementation of evidence-based substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services across Louisiana. The award enables the state agency to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive substance use disorder programming that addresses locally identified priorities, including prevention education, treatment interventions, crisis response, case management, peer support services, and community-based recovery initiatives.

As the designated state agency and prime recipient, the Louisiana Department of Health serves as a pass-through entity responsible for sub-awarding funds to local governments, non-profit organizations, community mental health centers, and specialized service providers throughout the state. The block grant supports services directed toward vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing homelessness, pregnant women, justice-involved persons, and other at-risk groups. The award is subject to 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96 administrative requirements, with obligations available for expenditure during both the fiscal year of allocation and the subsequent fiscal year.