Drug Overdose Prevention

Contact Info

Injury and Violence Prevention Section

health.injuryprevention@state.mn.us

Minnesota Drug Overdose Prevention Grant Program

General Information

Announcement Title: Minnesota Drug Overdose Prevention Grant Program

Letter of Intent: Organizations intending to submit a proposal are encouraged to email a Letter of Intent by 4:30 p.m. (CST), Friday, March 1, 2024. Letters of Intent are requested, not required, and not used as a screening tool. There are no required components in the Letter of Intent. The content provided is determined by the applicant. There is no scoring component to the Letter of Intent. Letters of Intent are used by MDH to assist staff in planning for adequate agency resources to complete the proposal review process.

Please indicate which category in which you plan to apply. Letters should be submitted via email to health.preventionrfp@state.mn.us with the subject Opioid Grant Program Letter of Intent “insert category” “insert organization name”. An email acknowledging the Letter of Intent was received will be emailed to the person who sent the Letter of Intent.

Application Deadline: The complete application must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. (CDT) on Friday, March 15th, 2024, in one email to health.preventionrfp@state.mn.us. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

RFP Information Meeting: MDH staff will offer an opportunity for potential applicants to participate in a webinar where they can ask questions related to the RFP, its requirements and processes, and expectations of the applicants. Applicants are strongly encouraged, but not required, to participate in the webinar. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 20, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CST). You can join the meeting by clicking this Microsoft Teams link.

Funding and project dates

The funding source for this grant program is state dollars allocated through the Minnesota Comprehensive Drug Overdose and Morbidity Prevention Act. MDH is seeking proposals for the grant period June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2028. This grant opportunity will award up to approximately $2,050,000 annually for four years.

Funding will be allocated through a competitive process. If selected, you may only incur eligible expenditures when the grant agreement is fully executed, and the grant has reached its effective date.

Category 1: Culturally-Specific Overdose Prevention Programs

Estimated Amount to Grant: $1,050,000 per year; $800,000 per year dedicated to initiatives intentionally designed to serve U.S-Born African Americans for a 4-year total of $4,200,000/$3,200,000.

Estimated Number of Awards: 8-13

Category 2: TOWN Program - for Communities

Estimated Amount to Grant: $800,000 per year for a 4-year total of $3,200,000.

Estimated Number of Awards: 4-6

Category 3: TOWN Program - Technical Assistance

Estimated Amount to Grant: $100,000 per year for a 4-year total of $400,000

Estimated Number of Awards: 1-2

Category 4: TOWN Program – Telehealth MOUD Bridging

Estimated Amount to Grant: $100,000 per year for 4 years ($400,000 total)

Estimated Number of Awards: 1

Match requirement

There is no match requirement for this grant program.

Project dates

RFP published: February 6, 2024

Letter of Intent due to MDH: March 1, 2024

Grant Application due to MDH: March 15th, 2024

Grant Agreements begin (est.): June 1, 2024

The estimated grant start date is June 1, 2024, and the projected end date is May 31, 2028. The grant period will be for four years, contingent on satisfactory grantee performance and funding availability.

Application deadline

All applications must be received by MDH no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time, on Friday, March 15, 2024, and must be submitted to: health.preventionrfp@state.mn.us.

Late applications will not be accepted. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to allow sufficient time to address all potential delays caused by any reason whatsoever. MDH will not be responsible for delays caused by mail, delivery, computer, or technology problems. An email acknowledging the application was received will be emailed to the person who sent the application.

Eligible applicants

Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, community health centers, federally qualified health centers, tribal governments, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, county governments/community health boards, and any other public or private non-profit agency. Applicants must have state or federal recognition as a formal organization or entity, such as a Federal Employer Identification Number. Organizations or groups that do not have state or federal recognition must apply with a fiscal agent. Applicants must be located and conduct grant activities in the state of Minnesota, but fiscal agents may be located outside of Minnesota. Eligible applicants who wish to work together but have not formed a legal partnership must designate one organization as a fiscal agent.

Collaboration

Applicants are encouraged to apply for funding individually or in collaboration with others to develop a comprehensive proposal. Collaborative proposals must designate a lead applicant-fiscal host, collaboration is required for category two. The lead applicant should include Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), agreements, or letters of support with collaborating agencies as part of their application.

Questions and answers

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to: health.preventionrfp@state.mn.us. Every attempt will be made to provide answers within five business days, but no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) Friday, March 8, 2024.

Minnesota Drug Overdose Prevention Program Grant Questions and Answers

To ensure the proper and fair evaluation of all applications, other communications regarding this RFP including verbal, telephone, written or internet initiated by or on behalf of any applicant to any employee of the Department, other than questions submitted to as outlined above, are prohibited. Any violation of this prohibition may result in the disqualification of the applicant.