FY2026 Cooperative Agreement for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Administrator
Posted: Jan 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 02/27/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$231,482,876
Award Ceiling
$231,482,876
Expected Number of Awards
1
Description
The purpose of this program is to serve as the 988 Lifeline Administrator and manage, enhance, and strengthen the 988 Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline Administrator will maintain a robust network of crisis contact centers, implement, and oversee the national standards of care and quality to ensure that everyone who contacts the 988 Lifeline receives access to skilled, caring, culturally competent crisis counselors.
Synopsis
The purpose of this program is to serve as the 988 Lifeline Administrator and manage, enhance, and strengthen the 988 Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline Administrator will maintain a robust network of crisis contact centers, implement, and oversee the national standards of care and quality to ensure that everyone who contacts the 988 Lifeline receives access to skilled, caring, culturally competent crisis counselors.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 93.243 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance
Contact Information
Agency: Rachel Bailey
Content Administrator
Contact: Rachel Bailey
Content Administrator
Phone: 3013673764
Office of Financial Resources
Division of Grants Management
240-276-1940
Division of Grants Management
240-276-1940
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2026 01:49:59 PM EST
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