The federal Block Grant award of $17,246,832.00 was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program (CFDA 93.958). The funding supports the delivery of a wide range of community-based mental health services across the state of Kentucky, including outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, peer support, workforce training, and public education campaigns. The Health Services Kentucky Cabinet For, a U.S. state government entity, is the prime recipient and will sub-award portions of the grant to local health departments, non-profit organizations, and community action agencies to provide these mental health services directly to Kentucky's diverse communities. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026.