Block Grant B08TI088475

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) received an $11.0 million Block Grant for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse (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 financial assistance to support the development and implementation of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services across Massachusetts. The award funds comprehensive activities addressing alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment initiatives, with resources available for obligation during the fiscal year of allocation and the subsequent fiscal year, in compliance with applicable federal regulations including 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96.

Under this block grant, EOHHS delivers statewide substance abuse prevention and treatment services designed to support individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders. The funding enables the state to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based prevention and treatment programs, maintain required records consistent with state law, and coordinate behavioral health services as part of its broader health and human services portfolio. This award represents ongoing federal support for Massachusetts's substance abuse services delivery infrastructure and complements EOHHS's other federal grant initiatives focused on behavioral health, crisis intervention, and continuity of care for vulnerable populations.