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"First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants (FR-CARA)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants (FR-CARA) is sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This program provides resources to support first responders and members of other key community sectors on training, administering, and distributing FDA-approved overdose reversal medications or devices.
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Funding Details: First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants (FR-CARA) - Rural Health Information Hub First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants (FR-CARA) This funding record is inactive . Please see the program website or contact the program sponsor to determine if this program is currently accepting applications or will open again in the future. Assistance Listing: 93.
490 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services For program and eligibility For financial and budget questions: NOFOBudget. CSAP@samhsa. hhs.
gov For review process and application status Jasmine. Magruder@samhsa. hhs.
gov Grants. gov contact center: Self-service knowledge base System for award management (SAM): This program (Short Title: FR-CARA) provides funding to train first responders and communities in administering and distributing opioid overdose reversal medications Awardees are expected to provide overdose prevention training and education, engage with communities and partners, and implement activities aligned with evidence-based practices.
Additionally, recipients must establish processes for post-overdose support and referrals to support services. required and other allowable activities are provided in the application instructions. Eligible applicants include states, territories, local governmental entities, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribal organizations.
Nationwide and U.S. territories Estimated award range: $300,000 - Project period: Up to 4 years Expected number of awards: 44-118 Estimated total program funding: At least $15.
4 million in awards will be made to rural organizations, pending adequate application volume, and at least 5 awards will be made to tribes/tribal organizations, pending adequate application volume and Links to the full announcement, application instructions , and the online application process are available through Applicant webinar presentation Emergency medical services · Emergency medical technicians and paramedics · Health workforce education and training · Prescription drug misuse · Substance use and misuse U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, local governmental entities, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribal organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $300,000 - $800,000 per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants (FR-CARA) is funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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