Closed FG-26-001 CFDA 93.243 Discretionary

FY2026 Cooperative Agreement for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Administrator

Posted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — FY2026 Cooperative Agreement for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Administrator — is cataloged under number FG-26-001 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 January 13, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $231,482,876. The agency has projected $231.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $231.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $231.5 million. 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 February 27, 2026. 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 $231,482,876

Close Date

February 27, 2026

Posted

January 13, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$231,482,876

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

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.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Office of Financial Resources <br/>Division of Grants Management <br/>240-276-1940

Key Dates

Posted January 13, 2026
Close Date February 27, 2026
Archive Date March 29, 2026
Last Updated January 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY2026 Cooperative Agreement for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Administrator", offered by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis. It is associated with CFDA program 93.243. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 27, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $231,482,876. Total estimated funding: $231,482,876. Expected number of awards: 1.
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.

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