State to support substance abuse programs
The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division is requesting applications from eligible organizations for the Recovery Mini-Grant Program, which funds projects that promote recovery for adults with substance abuse addiction disorders. The proposal deadline is 4 p.m. Feb. 16.
The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division is requesting applications from eligible organizations for the Recovery Mini-Grant Program, which funds projects that promote recovery for adults with substance abuse addiction disorders. The proposal deadline is 4 p.m. Feb. 16.
The department is interested in increasing options to improve community support for recovery from substance use disorders. This mini-grant program is part of a larger statewide effort to develop a recovery-oriented system of care, which is individualized and builds on the strengths and resiliencies of individuals, families and communities. The goals are to achieve abstinence and improve health, wellness and quality of life for those with alcohol and other drug addictions.
Written applications must focus on ways to build upon the strengths of persons in recovery, to increase opportunities to contribute to the recovery community, or find innovative ways to support persons in recovery. This grant program strives to increase non-traditional recovery support services in North Dakota, including employment assistance, child care, care management, educational sessions, community recovery events, support groups, mentoring, and housing support. Innovative and creative approaches to support recovery are highly encouraged in the written application.
Projects should focus on adults with substance use disorders. Information about the grant funding is online at https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/csd/spo/services/bidder/listCurrentSolicitations.htm. See solicitation number 325-12-09-002.
Eligible North Dakota organizations are encouraged to apply. They include non-profit organizations, community, county, regional, multi-county or statewide organizations, non-tribal and tribal government entities, and faith-based organizations.
A review committee will evaluate qualifying proposals and award a total of $100,000 to organizations who meet the criteria set by the division. The funding will be available from April 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.
For more information on the grant application process, contact Dawn Pearson of the N.D. Department of Human Services’ Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division at 701-328-8750, toll free 1-800-755-2719, ND Relay TTY 1-800-366-6888, or dpearson@nd.gov.
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