The Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) is an initiative addressing the substance use disorder (SUD) crisis by creating or expanding a recovery ecosystem that will lead to workforce entry or re-entry. Successful projects will support the post-treatment to employment continuum, which could include investments in healthcare networks that support substance abuse recovery professionals, recovery-focused job training programs, as well as initiatives that promote employer supports and recovery-ready workplaces.
If you haven’t already, please register for an account on our grant management system, Pathways, at pathways.arc.gov by May 5, 2026. For helpful instructions and videos on creating your account and submitting required materials for INSPIRE, visit our Pathways User Resources page.
Applications Open
This NOSA gives an overview of the ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, and the requirements for completing a grant application for FY26 funding. Required letters of intent (LOIs) are due May 12, 2026, and full applications are due June 15, 2026.
View Pre-Application Webinar
Watch this pre-application webinar recording to learn more about ARC, the INSPIRE Initiative, project proposal requirements, and qualities of a well-rounded application. Still have questions? Register to join us for a live Q&A session at 10:00 a.m. on April 29, 2026 to learn more.
Contact your State Program Manager
Before submitting the required letter of intent (LOI), applicants must email a project summary to the state program manager (SPM) of the state or states impacted by the project proposal. This summary should include key project activities, amount of funding requested, and counties impacted by the project.
Required Letters of Intent
Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent (LOI) via Pathways for both implementation and planning project applications by 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Submit Your Full Application Here
If invited, applicants should submit their full applications via Pathways by 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, June 15, 2026.
For guidance on submitting an application, visit our Pathways User Resources page.
Application Resources
Contact Us
Have a question about the INSPIRE Initiative? Email us at SUD@arc.gov.