Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment awarded $589,421.00 to the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs for the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant program (CFDA 93.959) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports the development and implementation of comprehensive substance abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services across the Federated States of Micronesia, serving approximately 102,843 residents distributed across four states: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap, and Kosrae.

Under this block grant, the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs 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 funded activities address locally identified prevention and treatment priorities while serving vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, pregnant women, and justice-involved persons. As the designated territorial health agency and prime recipient, the department operates as a pass-through entity responsible for sub-awarding funds to local providers and community organizations to deliver these integrated substance abuse services throughout the Pacific island jurisdiction.