Closed TI-25-001 CFDA 93.243 Discretionary

First Responders – Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act

Posted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — First Responders – Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act — is cataloged under number TI-25-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.243, posted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 27, 2025 and last updated on July 3, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $800,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 33 awards. If the agency funds the expected 33 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $303,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 22, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $800,000

Close Date

July 22, 2025

Posted

June 27, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

33

Instrument

Grant

Description

The purpose of the FR-CARA program is to train first responders and communities in administering and distributing opioid overdose reversal medications. Recipients are expected to provide overdose prevention training and education, engage with their communities and partners, and implement activities aligned with evidence-based, trauma-informed care practices.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention <br/>Division of Targeted Prevention <br/>240-276-2905 <br/>dtp-nofo@samhsa.hhs.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 27, 2025
Close Date July 22, 2025
Archive Date August 21, 2025
Last Updated July 3, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "First Responders – Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act", offered by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis. It is associated with CFDA program 93.243. The purpose of the FR-CARA program is to train first responders and communities in administering and distributing opioid overdose reversal medications. Recipients are expected to provide overdose prev...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 22, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $800,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 33.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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