First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act

Summary

This is a forecasted federal grant opportunity from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) under the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), targeting first responders. The program is designed to support first responder agencies in addressing opioid and substance use disorder crises, likely through training, naloxone distribution, and referral-to-treatment programs. The opportunity is currently in a forecasted status with an anticipated open date of March 20, 2026. Full programmatic details, eligibility requirements, and award amounts have not yet been published.

Risks & flags

• Opportunity is in 'forecasted' status only — no full solicitation text available; scope, eligibility, and award details are entirely unknown at this time.
• Source state listed as IL but SAMHSA grants are typically national in scope — place of performance may not be limited to Illinois.
• Minimal descriptive content provided; no evaluation criteria, deliverables, or award ceiling disclosed.