Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Hawaii Department of Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division received a Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant award of $2,196,424 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Under the federal Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program (CFDA 93.959), this award supports the development and implementation of comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation activities throughout Hawaii. The division utilizes these funds to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based initiatives addressing substance use disorders, with services delivered to residents in Kapolei, Hawaii and statewide.

The grant enables the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division to expand access to substance abuse treatment services, implement prevention education programs, enhance telehealth capabilities, and provide targeted interventions for vulnerable populations including pregnant women, emerging adults, and underserved communities. As a state-designated agency, the division is responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable federal regulations under 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96, and must maintain detailed records consistent with state requirements. Funds are available for obligation during fiscal year 2025 and the subsequent fiscal year 2026, consistent with standard block grant procedures.