Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Funds

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) funds are block grant funds awarded bi- annually to states, tribal governments, and other jurisdictions through the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). OSAP uses SAPT funding dedicated to substance abuse prevention to support 22 coalitions in communities throughout New Mexico, as well as Synar tobacco merchant education and compliance check activities.