The District of Columbia, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is soliciting applications from qualified applicants for services in Opioid Abatement Strategic Impact Grant Program.
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: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
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 Physicians
- 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
Target Population
All services must be targeted towards District of Columbia residents.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Amount Available: $7,000,000
- Floor Award Amount: $20,000
- Ceiling Award Amount: $1,000,000
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 organization status.
For more information, visit DBH.
