FY2026 Cooperative Agreement for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Administrator
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FG-26-001
- Agency
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $231,482,876
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking a cooperative agreement to manage and enhance the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The primary objective is to serve as the national 988 Lifeline Administrator, maintaining a robust network of crisis contact centers and implementing national standards of care and quality. The selected organization will be responsible for ensuring that all individuals who contact the 988 Lifeline receive access to skilled, caring, and culturally competent crisis counselors through multiple communication channels including call, text, chat, and videophone. Applicants will be evaluated based on their ability to manage a nationwide network of certified crisis contact centers and link help seekers to local emergency, behavioral health, and social services resources. The grant opportunity was posted on December 10, 2025, with a proposal due date of February 27, 2026, under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance program.
The cooperative agreement will support a project period of 1 to 5 years, with 12-month budget periods subject to continued funding availability and demonstrated progress. While specific award amounts are not explicitly stated, similar SAMHSA grants in the behavioral health domain typically range from $60,000 to $3.9 million. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, public and private nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations. The performance location is expected to be nationwide, with the administrator coordinating a network of crisis contact centers across the United States. Annual awards will be made directly by SAMHSA after a comprehensive merit review process.
Synopsis
The purpose of this program is to serve as the 988 Lifeline Administrator and manage, enhance, and strengthen the 988 Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline Administrator will maintain a robust network of crisis contact centers, implement, and oversee the national standards of care and quality to ensure that everyone who contacts the 988 Lifeline receives access to skilled, caring, culturally competent crisis counselors.
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