Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services received a Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant totaling $6,375,612 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CFDA 93.959), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This block grant provides financial assistance to support comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation activities throughout Utah. The award enables the state agency to develop and implement evidence-based initiatives that address alcohol and drug abuse disorders across diverse populations.

The funded services encompass planning, implementation, and evaluation of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs delivered through the state's extensive network of community partnerships, including county governments, community health centers, and non-profit organizations. The block grant funding supports critical interventions such as community-based treatment services, prevention workforce development, and state opioid response initiatives. Recipients must comply with applicable federal regulations under 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96, with all obligated funds available for expenditure through the end of the subsequent fiscal year.