Opportunity Information: Apply for TI 20 002

  • The Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Community Services Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.243.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Oct 23, 2019.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 23, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
Apply for TI 20 002

[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:

Opportunity Summary:

The Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP) is a federal discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), specifically its Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). For fiscal year 2020, the program is designed to expand and strengthen peer recovery support services delivered through recovery community organizations. The central idea behind RCSP is that people with lived experience of substance use and recovery can play a unique and powerful role in helping others start, sustain, and deepen their recovery, especially when peer-based supports are coordinated alongside clinical treatment.

RCSP focuses on serving individuals with substance use disorders, as well as people who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. It also supports individuals who are already in recovery and may benefit from ongoing community-based supports that help them maintain stability and avoid relapse. The grant emphasizes peer-to-peer engagement, meaning services are delivered by peers who draw on their own recovery journeys to provide practical assistance, connection, and encouragement. The opportunity reflects a broader recovery-oriented approach where treatment is not viewed as the only ingredient for success; instead, long-term recovery is supported through relationships, community resources, and consistent non-clinical supports that help people navigate real-life challenges.

From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) in the health category, listed under CFDA number 93.243. The opportunity number is TI 20 002 and it was posted on October 23, 2019, with an original application deadline of December 23, 2019. SAMHSA anticipated making about six awards, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $300,000 per award. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which typically means applicants need to closely review SAMHSA's eligibility language to confirm whether their organization type qualifies, with recovery community organizations being central to the program model.

Overall, the RCSP grant opportunity aims to build recovery infrastructure in communities by investing in organizations that can deliver structured peer recovery support services. These services are intended to complement, not replace, clinical care, helping participants strengthen their recovery capital through mentorship, support networks, and ongoing guidance from peers who understand the recovery process firsthand.

Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP) Grant (FY 2020) - FAQs

What is the Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP)?

The Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP) is a federal discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), through its Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). For FY 2020, RCSP is designed to expand and strengthen peer recovery support services delivered through recovery community organizations.

Who is offering and administering this grant?

This opportunity is offered by HHS and administered by SAMHSA, specifically through CSAT (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment).

What is the main purpose of the RCSP grant?

The program aims to expand and strengthen structured peer recovery support services, with a focus on the unique value of people with lived experience of substance use and recovery supporting others. The intent is to build community recovery infrastructure by investing in organizations that coordinate peer-based supports alongside clinical treatment.

What kinds of services does RCSP support?

RCSP supports peer recovery support services delivered through recovery community organizations. The grant emphasizes peer-to-peer engagement, where peers use their own recovery experience to provide practical assistance, connection, encouragement, mentorship, and ongoing community-based support that helps people navigate real-life recovery challenges.

Does RCSP fund clinical treatment services?

Based on the program description provided, RCSP emphasizes non-clinical peer recovery supports intended to complement clinical care, not replace it. The focus is on coordinated peer-based supports alongside treatment and longer-term recovery supports in the community.

Who are the intended participants or populations served?

RCSP focuses on serving individuals with substance use disorders, including people with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. It also supports individuals who are already in recovery and may benefit from ongoing community-based supports to maintain stability and avoid relapse.

What is meant by "peer-to-peer engagement" in RCSP?

Peer-to-peer engagement means services are delivered by peers with lived experience of substance use and recovery. These peers draw on their own recovery journeys to help others start, sustain, and deepen recovery through connection, guidance, and practical support.

What is the recovery-oriented approach described in the opportunity?

The opportunity reflects a recovery-oriented approach where treatment is not viewed as the only ingredient for success. Instead, long-term recovery is supported through relationships, community resources, and consistent peer-delivered supports that strengthen recovery capital over time.

What is the Funding Instrument Type for this opportunity?

The Funding Instrument Type is a Grant.

What is the CFDA number for RCSP?

The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.243.

What is the opportunity number?

The opportunity number is TI 20 002.

When was this funding opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on October 23, 2019.

What was the original application deadline?

The original application deadline was December 23, 2019.

How many awards did SAMHSA anticipate making?

SAMHSA anticipated making about six awards.

What is the maximum award amount?

The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $300,000 per award.

What is the program area or category for this grant?

The opportunity is in the health category.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The description indicates that recovery community organizations are central to the program model, and applicants are expected to review SAMHSA's eligibility language in the full announcement to confirm whether their organization type qualifies.

Why does the eligibility field say "Others"?

Based on the information provided, "Others" indicates that eligibility is not fully described in the summary and that additional eligibility requirements are included in the full funding announcement. Organizations should consult SAMHSA's detailed eligibility language to verify their status.

What role do recovery community organizations play in RCSP?

Recovery community organizations are central to the RCSP model. The program is specifically designed to expand and strengthen peer recovery support services delivered through these organizations, helping communities build recovery infrastructure outside of clinical settings.

How does RCSP help prevent relapse and support stability?

The program supports ongoing, community-based peer recovery services that help people in recovery maintain stability and avoid relapse by strengthening recovery capital through mentorship, support networks, and consistent guidance from peers.

How does RCSP relate to co-occurring disorders?

RCSP is intended to serve individuals with substance use disorders as well as individuals who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, using peer-based supports coordinated alongside clinical treatment.

What is the central idea behind funding peer recovery supports?

The central idea is that people with lived experience of substance use and recovery can play a unique and powerful role in helping others begin, sustain, and deepen recovery, especially when peer supports are coordinated alongside clinical treatment and community resources.

Browse more business programs for Community Services

Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health

Next opportunity: 25th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the United States and Vietnam

Previous opportunity: FY20 GUIDELINES FOR BROWNFIELD REVOLVING LOAN FUND GRANTS

USGrants.org Applicant Portal:

Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.

Apply for TI 20 002

 

[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?

Applicants also applied for:

Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (TI 20 002) also looked into and applied for these:

Funding Opportunity
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Category II Apply for SM 20 004

Funding Number: SM 20 004
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $600,000
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Category III - Community Treatment and Service (CTS) Centers Apply for SM 20 005

Funding Number: SM 20 005
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $4,200,000
A Collaborative Network to Optimize Emergency Care of Older Adults with Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Optional) Apply for RFA AG 20 026

Funding Number: RFA AG 20 026
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $1,000,000
Modeling Infectious Diseases in Healthcare Research Projects to Improve Prevention Research and Healthcare Delivery (MInD Healthcare) Apply for RFA CK 20 003

Funding Number: RFA CK 20 003
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $650,000
Increasing Organ Donation Awareness Program Apply for HRSA 20 062

Funding Number: HRSA 20 062
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Enhancing Public Health Laboratory Capabilities and Increasing Capacity Apply for CDC RFA OE20 2001

Funding Number: CDC RFA OE20 2001
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CSELS
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $100,000,000
The Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention Navigator Program for Racial/Ethnic Minorities Ages 13-24 Apply for SP 20 001

Funding Number: SP 20 001
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $200,000
Rapid-Cycle Survey Collaborative for Patient and Provider Input on Immunization Issues Apply for RFA IP 20 005

Funding Number: RFA IP 20 005
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $500,000
USAID/Uganda Local Service Delivery for HIV/AIDS Activity Apply for 72061720RFA000002

Funding Number: 72061720RFA000002
Agency: Agency for International Development, Uganda USAID-Kampala
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $50,000,000
Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center Apply for HRSA 20 037

Funding Number: HRSA 20 037
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $2,500,000
Medical Monitoring Project (MMP) Apply for CDC RFA PS20 2005

Funding Number: CDC RFA PS20 2005
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - NCHHSTP
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
National Asian Language Tobacco Use and Dependence Treatment Support System Apply for CDC RFA DP20 2006

Funding Number: CDC RFA DP20 2006
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $700,000
Leveraging a Data to Care Approach to Cure Hepatitis C within the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Apply for HRSA 20 077

Funding Number: HRSA 20 077
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $1,000,000
Assessing the Burden of Diabetes By Type in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (DiCAYA) Apply for RFA DP 20 001

Funding Number: RFA DP 20 001
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $500,000
Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury (R01) Apply for RFA CE 20 003

Funding Number: RFA CE 20 003
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $350,000
Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry Apply for HRSA 20 005

Funding Number: HRSA 20 005
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $650,000
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) Apply for HRSA 20 004

Funding Number: HRSA 20 004
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
AIDS Education and Training Center National Clinician Consultation Center Apply for HRSA 20 072

Funding Number: HRSA 20 072
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $2,700,000
Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Start in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program – Dissemination Assistance Provider Apply for HRSA 20 076

Funding Number: HRSA 20 076
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $1,000,000
Rural Health Research Center Program Apply for HRSA 20 035

Funding Number: HRSA 20 035
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $700,000

 

Grant application guides and resources

It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!

Apply for Grants

 

USGrants.org applicant portal membership

 

Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers

Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.

If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.

Subscribe to Leads

 

Request more information:

Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "TI 20 002", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:

Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.