Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH)

Delaware's state behavioral-health authority within the Department of Health and Social Services. DSAMH administers mental-health, substance-use, overdose-response and State Opioid Response funding, including competitive Tier Award Program solicitations for hospitals, treatment providers and community partners. Atlas tracks only currently actionable DSAMH opportunities and verifies deadlines and eligibility against official DSAMH and Addiction Treatment Resource Center materials.

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52 days leftVerified August 30, 2026

Delaware SOR 4.0 Tier Award Program — Hospital ED SBIRT+ (Tier 4.A-H)

Delaware DSAMH is seeking two hospital emergency-department projects, one in Kent County and one in New Castle County, to implement SBIRT+, warm handoffs, treatment navigation and follow-up for opioid and stimulant use disorders. Awards are up to $100,000 and applications are due October 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

FundingUp to $100,000 per project. DSAMH states that two projects are sought: one in Kent County and one in New Castle County. Healthcare systems will not be awarded for more than one county.

DeadlineOctober 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Solicitation released August 26, 2026; projects are anticipated to begin January 1, 2027 and end September 29, 2027.

Required next actionConfirm the applying emergency department is in Kent or New Castle County and can implement SBIRT+ as an embedded ED workflow. Select a validated screening instrument; map brief intervention, MOUD initiation/referral, warm handoff, Delaware Treatment and Referral Network use, follow-up and naloxone distribution workflows; document IT/EHR readiness and monthly data reporting; then submit the complete application to DSAMH by October 21 at 11:59 PM ET.

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