Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program

Federal Funding Agency:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Applicant Eligibility:

Statutorily limited to counties, cities, mental health systems (including mental health authorities), mental health courts, or any other entities with authority under the law of the State in which the applicant is located to implement, monitor and oversee assisted outpatient programs.

Due Date:

April 20, 2026

Funding Amount:

$500,000 - $750,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

The purpose of this program is to facilitate the implementation of AOT for adults with serious mental illness. Recipients are expected to implement the AOT program, working with civil courts, community partners, and other entities to support community-based treatment for adults with SMI who meet criteria for AOT.

Solicitation

Additional Notes:

Proposed budgets cannot exceed $500,000 for AOT programs serving 50 patients or less or $750,000 for AOT programs serving more than 50 patients in total costs (direct and indirect) in any year of the proposed project.