Block Grant B08TI088473

Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment awarded the Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Finance $469,440 under the Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program (CFDA 93.959) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This block grant provides flexible funding to support the development and implementation of comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services throughout the Marshall Islands.

Under this award, the Ministry of Finance will plan, implement, and evaluate substance use disorder programming that encompasses evidence-based prevention education, treatment interventions, crisis response, case management, peer support services, and community-based recovery initiatives. The funding supports the delivery of coordinated service delivery systems addressing alcohol and drug abuse while serving vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing homelessness, pregnant women, and justice-involved persons. As the designated territorial recipient and pass-through entity, the Ministry of Finance is responsible for sub-awarding funds to local governments, non-profit organizations, community mental health centers, and specialized service providers throughout the Marshall Islands to address locally identified prevention and treatment priorities.