Issue Brief 16-61
December 21, 2016
Summary 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the funding opportunity announcement for the new State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (Opioid STR). In fiscal year (FY) 2017, $485 million is available to states and territories. The funds are awarded by formula, although an application must be submitted by February 17, 2017.