Native Connections

Native Connections is a five-year grant program that helps American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities identify and address the behavioral health needs of Native youth.

For the full list of Native Connections grantees, view the Native Connections Briefing Sheet (PDF | 19.9 MB).

About the Native Connections Grant Program

The Native Connections grant program supports grantees in:

• Reducing suicidal behavior and substance use among Native youth up to age 24
• Easing the impacts of substance use, mental illness, and trauma in tribal communities
• Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood

By August 2024, SAMHSA had awarded 342 five-year grants to eligible AI/AN entities: 20 Cohort 1 grantees were awarded in 2015, 69 Cohort 2 in 2016, 13 Cohort 3 in 2017, 45 Cohort 4 in 2018, 26 Cohort 5 in 2019, 40 Cohort 6 in 2020, 29 Cohort 7 in 2021, 12 Cohort 8 in 2022, and 48 Cohort 9 in 2023. Forty communities were awarded grants in 2024, composing Cohort 10.

For the full list of Native Connections grantees, view the Native Connections Briefing Sheet (PDF | 19.9 MB).

Webinars

Native Connections webinars guide grantees on how to assess community readiness, develop strategic action plans, and more. Access the webinars.

Publications and Resources

Review guides, tools, and other resources to support Native youth development efforts. Access publications and resources.

Training and Technical Assistance

Access the Training and Technical Assistance Section.

Contact Us

Contact SAMHSA GPOs

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Related SAMHSA Resources

• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
• Mental and Substance Use Disorders
• Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
• Suicide Prevention
• Tribal Affairs

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