Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form MHBG Block Grant Application	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
FY2026-2027_BG Application.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-12-06	Available
Supporting Statement BG Application 2026-27_v5_CLEAN_25Oct2024.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-12-06	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
7545	Block Grant Application	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0930-0168	ICR Reference No: 202412-0930-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202304-0930-002
Agency/Subagency: HHS/SAMHSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/06/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	119	119
Time Burden (Hours)	33,493	24,613
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: SAMHSA's SUPTRSBG and MHBG are designed to provide States with the flexibility to design and implement activities and services to address the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by mental disorders, substance use disorders and associated problems. The goals of the Block Grant programs are consistent with SAMHSA's vision for a high-quality, self-directed, and satisfying life in the community for everyone in America.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1932 Name of Law: Application for Grant - SAPT
   US Code: 42 USC 1917 Name of Law: Application for Grant - MH
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 66424	08/15/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 96658	12/05/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Block Grant Application	MHBG, SUBG	MHBG ,   SUBG

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	119	119	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	33,493	24,613	0	8,880	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is an approximate change in burden of approximately one hour per participant to allow for changes. This accounts for approximately 0.5 hours per section of application (both for MHBG and SUPTRS BG) and the same for the changes to the respective reports.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,997,772

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 12/06/2024

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