Block Grant B08TI088496

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment awarded $1,881,685 in block grant funding to the South Dakota Department of Social Services under the Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program (CFDA 93.959). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports the development and implementation of comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services across South Dakota. The grant funds evidence-based activities including outreach, screening, diagnostic treatment, rehabilitation services, crisis intervention, case management, and housing assistance directed toward preventing and treating substance use disorders.

The South Dakota Department of Social Services, a state agency responsible for administering federal social welfare and health programs, serves as the primary grant administrator and collaborates with local governments, community organizations, nonprofits, and healthcare providers to deliver these critical services to vulnerable populations throughout the state. The two-year block grant structure allows the state flexibility in allocating funds across its substance abuse prevention and treatment initiatives, with the obligation amount available for use during the fiscal year of allocation and the subsequent fiscal year, consistent with federal regulatory requirements established under 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96.