RFK Jr announces $100m in grants to address homelessness and substance use
Kennedy’s pilot program to offer funding for long-term recovery after Trump signed order related to addictionRobert F Kennedy Jr announced on Monday $100m in new grants for a pilot program aimed at addressing homelessness and substance use recovery in eight cities, building on an executive order...
<p>Kennedy’s pilot program to offer funding for long-term recovery after Trump signed order related to addiction</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/robert-f-kennedy-jr">Robert F Kennedy Jr</a> announced on Monday $100m in new grants for a pilot program aimed at addressing homelessness and substance use recovery in eight cities, building on an executive <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/addressing-addiction-through-the-great-american-recovery-initiative/">order</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> signed last week related to addiction.</p><p>The funds will be distributed as part of the Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Supports (Streets) program, which will be managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Samhsa) within the Department of Health and Human Services.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/02/rfk-jr-grants-homelessness-substance-abuse">Continue reading...</a>
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