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Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment or Prevention (SBIRT/P) for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) use and misuse in adult populations that experience health disparities

Funds a forward-running test of a better way to catch and refer risky drinking, smoking and drug use among adults who fall through the usual net.

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There is a well-established three-step approach to substance misuse in ordinary health settings: screen the person for risk, have a brief conversation if there is one, and refer them to treatment or prevention if needed. It works. It does not reach everyone.

This notice funds testing innovative ways of implementing it in adult populations that experience health disparities. Alcohol, tobacco and o…

Prospective tests of innovative approaches to implementing screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment or prevention for alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and misuse in adult populations experiencing health disparities, leveraging collaborations with healthcare and community partners. A clinical trial is required.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.7 May 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-26-001Source: www.grants.gov