Department of Health Announces Notice of Funding Availability for Opioid Intervention Team Subcommittee Grants
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health (AACDOH) Behavioral Health Services is seeking applications from the Opioid Intervention Team (OIT) subcommittee and participating organizations interested in receiving funding to provide opioid prevention activities within the communities. Funding for these grants originates from the Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) Block Grant to the Anne Arundel County and City of Annapolis Opioid Intervention Team. Funding for opioid prevention activities for FY24 will have a performance period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Projects should be informed by relevant data sources and evidence-based practices. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that advance health equity and address health disparities.
In order to be eligible to receive funding, the applicant must be an active member or chair represented on an OIT subcommittee and be located in and/or serving Anne Arundel County residents. Funding may be used to support opioid prevention activities in Anne Arundel County. Priority will be given to applicants that intend to perform preventative activities in areas of need identified by the OIT and included in the OIT Strategic Plan, such as education and awareness campaigns, evidence-based programs, training and outreach activities.
Interested Anne Arundel County OIT subcommittee and participating organizations shall apply to the AACDOH's Behavioral Health Bureau as described in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Completed applications and supporting documentation should be submitted to bh.community.grants@aacounty.org.
Important dates:
NOFA Release: July 21, 2023;
Prebid Meeting: July 26, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Register Today
Application Due Date: August 17, 2023
Questions:
Sara Schmidt at hdschm00@aacounty.org or
Sandy O’Neill at hdonei00@aacounty.org or 410-222-7164.