SAMHSA Seeks Approval for Simpler Grant Reporting Tool
Published Date: 4/13/2026
Notice
Summary
SAMHSA is rolling out a new, simpler tool called SUPRT to help grant recipients report their progress on mental health and substance abuse programs. This change will cut down on paperwork, improve data accuracy, and help SAMHSA track how well these programs are working. The new system affects grantees from several SAMHSA centers and aims to keep reporting smooth and on time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Single reporting tool for SAMHSA grantees
SAMHSA will replace the prior IPP indicators with a single tool called the SAMHSA Unified Performance Reporting Tool (SUPRT‑P). SUPRT‑P will collect grant‑level aggregate data for grantees funded by CMHS, CSAT, CSAP, and the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office.
Reduced reporting burden for grantees and clients
SAMHSA says SUPRT‑P will reduce grantee reporting burden and reduce client reporting burden by streamlining questions, keeping some prior questions, adding new ones, and deleting others. The tool is projected to cut paperwork and improve on‑time reporting for these grant programs.
Estimated annual respondent hours and cost
SAMHSA estimates SUPRT‑P will involve 2,831 respondents making 4 responses each (11,324 total responses), with 10 hours per response for a total of 113,240 hours. Using a $25.82 hourly wage, SAMHSA estimates a total respondent cost of $2,923,856.80.
Stronger program monitoring and public reporting
SAMHSA will use data from SUPRT‑P for annual reporting required by the Government Performance Results Modernization Act (GPRMA), grantee monitoring, and continuous improvement of discretionary grant programs. The tool will also align with SAMHSA's evaluation activities for client service programs.
What SUPRT‑P will collect (performance indicators)
SUPRT‑P will track a set of grant performance indicators including Total Served and Demographics; Awareness; Outreach; Prevention Activities and Education; Screening, Assessment, and Testing; Referral; Access and Linkage to Care or Treatment; Brief Intervention and Services; Behavioral Health Crisis; Training and Workforce Development; Individual Outcomes; Stakeholder Engagement; Partnership/Collaboration; Infrastructure Development, Prevention and Mental Health Promotion; and Quarterly Narratives.
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