The City of Worcester is seeking qualified nonprofit organizations to partner in a joint application for the RIZE Foundation’s grantmaking opportunity, focused on addressing the opioid overdose crisis.
Donor Name: City of Worcester
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City will fund up to the maximum match amount of $50,000 to 10 organizations. This initiative will leverage best practices and align with the Massachusetts State Sub-Division Agreement for Statewide Opioid Settlements to expand interventions proven to save lives.
Funding Information
Total Available City Match Funding: $50,000 per project.
Project Focus Areas
Proposed projects must address one or more of the following areas:
- Prevention: Initiatives to reduce opioid use or misuse. (such as working with the public schools)
- Harm Reduction: Interventions to reduce the harmful consequences of opioid use. (creative harm reduction strategies)
- Access to Care: Expanding access to treatment and services for those affected by opioid use.
- Recovery Support: Providing resources to aid in recovery from substance use disorder. (Examples: Access to respite beds, or increase sober or temporary housing beds)
Eligibility Applicants
Nonprofit organizations based in Worcester or serving the city of Worcester.
Key Project Requirements
Proposals should demonstrate the following:
- Use of Best Practices: Implement proven strategies to end the opioid overdose crisis, leveraging evidence-based practices in prevention, harm reduction, and care.
- Utilization of Care Massachusetts Resources: Collaborate with Care Massachusetts to ensure programs are aligned with state resources and networks.
- Community Data: Applicants must provide local data that identifies the critical gaps in services. Programs should be designed to specifically address these identified needs, ensuring they are aligned with the most pressing concerns of the community.
For more information, visit City of Worcester.
