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.
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) were 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? Watch this recoded Q&A session, where ARC staff answered questions about the NOSA, timeline, and applications.
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.