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Technical Assistance Center for Mental Health Peer-Led Organizations

ID: SM-26-017 • Type: Forecasted
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Description

The purpose of this program is to provide training and technical assistance to increase the capacity of mental health peer-run organizations (PROs) which support adults with lived experience with serious mental illness. A PRO is an organization that is led and staffed primarily by people with lived experience of mental health challenges, also known as peers.

Background
The Technical Assistance Center for Mental Health Peer-Led Organizations is a program initiated by the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. Its mission is to enhance the capacity of mental health peer-run organizations (PROs) that support adults with serious mental illness through training and technical assistance. PROs are primarily led and staffed by individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, also known as peers.

Grant Details
The grant will provide comprehensive training and technical assistance aimed at increasing the operational capacity of mental health peer-run organizations. This includes developing resources, creating training modules, and facilitating workshops that empower PROs to better serve their communities. The contractor will be responsible for assessing the needs of these organizations and tailoring assistance accordingly. This ensures that the support provided aligns with the unique challenges faced by PROs.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include small businesses, particularly those classified as HUBZone small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), and those participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program. The solicitation is set aside for 100% small business participation.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with options to extend services for additional periods as specified in the contract.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant has not been explicitly stated in the provided document. However, it is indicated that task orders may be awarded based on quotations submitted by responsible sources.

Place of Performance
The services under this grant will be performed at locations determined by the contractor in coordination with the Department of Justice.

Overview

Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 12/10/25 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration forecasted grant opportunity SM-26-017 for Technical Assistance Center for Mental Health Peer-Led Organizations with funding of $1.8 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Forecast Posted Date
Dec. 10, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Est. Application Posting Date
Feb. 17, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Last Updated
Dec. 10, 2025, 4:14 p.m. EST
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$1,782,291
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Eric Weakly

Documents

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