Current Funding Announcements
If you are an organization that is looking to apply for settlement funds, please find some of the recent funding announcements below. Make sure to follow the established procurement process where applicable.
Ensuring Racial Equity
No Current Funding Announcements
Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Homelessness Prevention Initiatives Grant Program Announcement | Recovery Housing
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is pleased to announce a rolling, open grant program aimed at addressing Homelessness Prevention Initiatives for Priority Populations. Developed in partnership with the Department of Housing, this program is funded through the Opioid Settlement and Medicaid’s Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) enhanced Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP). Grants will be awarded on a quarterly basis until funding is exhausted. Due to funding spend down restrictions for certain activities, prioritization will be given to the grant activities utilizing a phased approach.
Reinforcing Comprehensive Prevention
No Current Funding Announcements
Strengthening Harm Reduction and Rescue
No Current Funding Announcements
Addressing Emerging Issues or Targeting High Burden Communities
Municipal Fund Incentive Funds
The grant funding aims to enhance support initiatives, programs, and services directly related to addressing the impacts of the opioid crisis and supporting individuals and families impacted by the opioid crisis. Eligible municipalities are encouraged to apply for one or more activities, including strategies to improve prevention and access to treatment. These activities are aimed at increasing collaboration with the Opioid Settlement and the Governor’s Overdose Task Force Strategic Plan, as well as the expansion of existing municipally funded programming.
Types of Funding
SOR Funding
State Opioid Response funds are grants provided to the state from SAMSHA. The goal of SOR grants is to address the opioid crisis and reduce overdoses by providing funding to increase access to the needs of Rhode Islanders. These needs can include recovery housing, MOUD, treatment and more.
RFP Funding
Rhode Island posts Requests for Proposals as a need for goods or services are needed in the state, and as funding becomes available. Bids are taken by applying on the Bid Board. Follow this Bid and Solicitation Guide for an in-depth guidance of the application process.
Mini-Grants
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) routinely offers mini-grants of up to $4,950 to community-based organizations to support projects that address the overdose crisis. Mini-grant opportunities are posted here. You can learn more about the application process on our Mini-Grant Opportunities page
Other Funding Opportunities
There are other statewide funding opportunities, including private, foundation, or research opportunities. These may each have their own application requirements.
Closed Funding Announcements
Note: This may not include all past funding opportunities.
Past Funding Announcements | 2024
Women with Children Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment | Recovery Housing
The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide long term substance use residential treatment and recovery support services for 6-10 women and their dependent children (under the age of five), in accordance with the terms of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) and the State’s General Conditions of Purchase. For more information, a. when viewing from public bid board, click on the “print/download solicitation” button in the upper right corner of this window, or b. vendor can login to their WebProcure account to view this solicitation in full.
Start Date: 10/11/2024
End Date: 11/15/2024
State of Rhode Island (SOR) Funding Opportunity | Recovery Housing
The long-term goal associated with this initiative is to reduce incidents of overdose and recurrence of substance use disorder, specifically with opioid or stimulants (including methamphetamine and cocaine). The intermediate goals are to reduce use of substances among the individuals served and to increase stability in employment and living arrangement. The short-term goal is to expand access to Level II, Level III, and Level IV recovery residences to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder that are need of a supportive and structured living environment.
Start Date: Aug 12, 2024
End Date: Sep 16, 2024
State of Rhode Island (SOR) Funding Opportunity | Recovery Housing Program (RHP)
This program, authorized under Section 8071 of the Support for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act, is designed to help individuals in Recovery from a Substance Use Disorder Become Stably Housed. The Recovery Housing Program (RHP) allocates States to provide stable, transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance-use disorder. The term individuals are permitted to remain in the program is limited to not more than two year or until the individual secures permanent housing, whichever is earlier.
Start Date: Aug 12, 2024
End Date: Sep 30, 2024
Rhode Island Foundation | Opioid Settlement Impact and Recovery Grants
The Rhode Island Foundation partnered with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) in May, 2023, to award $3,250,000 of Settlement funds to 15 nonprofits to address opioid use, treatment and prevention.
Start Date: Nov 01, 2023
End Date: Feb 12, 2024
Past Funding Announcements | 2023
RFP23002316 | Community Engagement and Outreach to BIPOC at-risk of an Opioid Overdose
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to carry out outreach and community engagement activities and provide connection to services, particularly targeting BIPOC communities, including undocumented, immigrant and refugee populations who are at risk of opioid overdose.
Start Date: Jan 25, 2023
End Date: Feb 23, 2023
Past Funding Announcements | 2022
RFP23002035 | Overdose Prevention Centers (Harm Reduction Centers)
Overdose Prevention Centers (also known as Harm Reduction Centers) are community-based resources for health screening, disease prevention and recovery assistance where persons may safely consume pre-obtained substances.
Start Date: Nov 02, 2022
End Date: Dec 02, 2022