Block Grant B08TI088504

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment awarded $127,055.00 to the Palau Ministry of Health under the Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program (CFDA 93.959) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This block grant provides financial assistance to support the development and implementation of comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services tailored to address locally identified priorities within the Republic of Palau's healthcare system.

The funding supports evidence-based activities directed toward preventing and treating alcohol and drug abuse through coordinated service delivery systems. The Palau Ministry of Health, as the designated territorial health authority, will utilize these resources to plan, implement, and evaluate substance use disorder programming, including prevention education, treatment interventions, crisis response, case management, peer support services, and community-based recovery initiatives. As a small Pacific jurisdiction, Palau's allocation reflects the formula-based distribution mechanism of the block grant program, which provides designated state agencies and territorial governments with flexible funding to address substance abuse challenges within their respective populations.