The District of Columbia, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is soliciting applications from qualified applicants for its Opioid Abatement Strategic Impact Grant.
Donor Name: Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/05/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The OOA is releasing the second competition of the Opioid Response Strategic Impact grant (“SIG”) which focuses on strategically allocating the Opioid Abatement Fund to generate implementable, far-reaching solutions to combat the District of Columbia’s opioid crisis.
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 the following recommended areas of focus:
- Expansion of Peers
- Expansion of Youth Treatment Services
- Drop-in Centers with Peer Support
- Housing -Temporary Housing with Wrap-Around Services
- Funds for Community-Based Organizations providing Opioid Remediation Services
- Faith-Based Prevention
- Prevention Media Campaign
- Technical Assistance and Education for Physicians
- Expand Peer Emergency Response (Overdose Survivor Outreach) Teams
- Expansion of Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Vending Machines
- Expansion of Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Marketing
- Housing -Abstinence and Non-Abstinence Based Housing
- Mobile Methadone Medication Units.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Amount Available: $8,000,000
- Floor Award Amount: $50,000
- Ceiling Award Amount: $1,000,000.
Grant Period
The anticipated performance and funding period is October 13, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Target Populations
All services must be targeted towards District of Columbia residents.
Location of Services
Services associated with this grant must take place in the District of Columbia.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible entities who can apply for grant funds under this RFA are/have:
- Located in the District of Columbia providing services to District residents.
- 501(c)(3) non-profit or not-for-profit status.
For more information, visit DBH.
