The DEFT hereby publishes this Request for Proposals and anticipates funds from the Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of up to $75,000.00 to fund each of the program types specified below. Such funds will support programs or services that serve Richmond County persons with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) or any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or mental health condition for the state fiscal year 2024-2025, beginning on or after August 1, 2024. Each applicant can apply for up to $75,000.00. The use of these funds in this county requires a local match of 10% (cash or in-kind).
Proposed programs or services should target opioid and/or substance use disorder, addiction treatment, recovery support, and drug interventions.
Eligibility: Local Public and Government Agencies, local public/private schools, 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporations/Organizations, Private For-Profit Providers/Organizations, and Local Housing Authorities