The District of Columbia, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is soliciting applications from qualified applicants for services in Opioid Abatement Strategic Impact Grant.
Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/12/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The purpose of the SIG is to accelerate progress with transformative ideas. The OOA seeks partners that present actionable plans, with clear deliverables and timelines, that provide measurable impact in addressing the serious challenges of the opioid epidemic.
In addition, below is the list of the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission’s recommended areas of focus:
- Faith-Based Prevention
- Prevention Media Campaign
- Technical Assistance and Education for Physician
- Funds for Community-Based Organizations providing Opioid Remediation Services
- Expand Peer Emergency Response (Overdose Survivor Outreach) Teams
- Expansion of Youth Peers
- Expansion of Youth Treatment Services
- Expansion of Harm Reduction Vending Machines
- Expansion of Harm Reduction Marketing
- Establishment and Enhancement of Drop-in Centers with Peer Support
- Housing -Abstinence and Non-Abstinence Based Housing
- Mobile Methadone Medication Units
- Contingency Management Pilot
- Housing -Temporary Housing with Wrap-Around Services
Funding Information
This RFA will make available a total of $7,000,000 for the implementation of the Commission’s recommended areas of focus.
Project Period
The anticipated performance and funding period is June 3, 2024 – September 30, 2024.
Target Population
All services must be targeted towards District of Columbia residents.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible entities who can apply for grant funds under this RFA are/have:
- Organizations located in the District of Columbia providing services to District residents; and
- 501(c) (3) non-profit status, or
- For-Profit status.
For more information, visit DBH.
