Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) received a Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse award (CFDA 93.959) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment totaling $11.89 million, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This block grant supports Virginia's comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services across the state. The funding enables DBHDS to develop and implement evidence-based prevention and treatment activities directed toward substance use disorders, including outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment programs, crisis intervention services, case management, peer support initiatives, and public education campaigns.

DBHDS delivers these services through an extensive network of sub-award partners, including Virginia Commonwealth University, McShin Foundation, local health departments, community organizations, and first responder agencies. The grant-funded programs serve vulnerable populations including individuals transitioning from homelessness, veterans, older adults, pregnant women, and justice-involved individuals. Each allotment is available for obligation and expenditure during the fiscal year of allocation and the subsequent fiscal year, with all awards subject to compliance with 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96 administrative requirements.