Block Grant B08TI088474

Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration received an $8.72 million Block Grant for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse (CFDA 93.959) awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This two-year block grant supports the development and implementation of comprehensive substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services across Maryland communities. The funding enables the state agency to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions designed to address substance use disorders through coordinated behavioral health programming.

Under this block grant, the Behavioral Health Administration delivers integrated prevention and treatment services that support individuals and families affected by substance abuse while building community capacity for long-term recovery support. The award allows the agency to maintain continuity of critical services, including prevention initiatives, treatment programming, and rehabilitation activities directed at reducing the incidence and impact of substance and alcohol abuse disorders throughout the state. The grant obligates funds for utilization during both fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026, consistent with federal block grant requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and 45 CFR Part 96.