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The Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC), in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), through its Behavioral Health Division (“State”), is seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services to combat opioid use disorder (OUD).
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to fund services across the six categories as part of a multi-faceted strategy to eliminate health disparities related to OUD, and strive toward the goal of zero OUD-related deaths in Minnesota.
Responders may submit proposals for one or more categories. If responders apply for more than one category, a separate proposal must be submitted for each category.
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Category A: Primary prevention and education for opioid related substance use disorders (SUD)
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Category B: Secondary prevention and harm reduction for opioid related SUDs
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Category C: Workforce development and training on the treatment of opioid related SUDs
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Category D: Expansion and enhancement of a continuum of care for opioid related SUDs
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Category E: Chronic pain and alternative treatments
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Category F: Emerging or innovative strategies and practices aimed at improving the impact of opioid related SUDs on the state of Minnesota
For questions or more information, email BHD_Opioid@state.mn.us with the subject line “Opioid Epidemic Response Services - 2023 RFP Questions.”
Proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted via the Behavioral Health Division’s online grant management system no later than 11:59 p.m. CDT on Aug. 4, 2023. Proposals submitted any other way will not be accepted.
The RFP can be viewed by visiting the Minnesota Department of Human Services Grants, Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI) webpage.
This request does not obligate the State to complete the work contemplated in this notice. The State reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the Responder. To obtain this information in a different format, please email Emily.Waymire@state.mn.us.
Responders’ Conference
A Responders’ Conference will be held on Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2023, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. CDT.
The conference will serve as an opportunity for responders to ask specific questions of State staff concerning the RFP. Attendance at the Responders’ Conference is not mandatory but is recommended.
Oral answers given at the conference will be non-binding. Written responses to questions asked at the conference will be published on the DHS public website Grants and RFPs / Minnesota Department of Human Services (mn.gov) after the conference.
Click this WebEx link to join the OERS Responders’ Conference
- Meeting number: 2493 080 7726 Password: ECywsqXD232
- To join by video system dial 24930807726@minnesota.webex.com
- You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number
- Join by phone at +1-415-655-0003 United States Toll
- Access code: 249 308 07726
Community members invited for proposal/grant review
What’s required to be a reviewer?
Reviewers must have professional or personal experience with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
This includes, but is not limited to, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers, individuals with lived experience or their family members, professionals working with individuals experiencing OUD (e.g., county employees, employees working with tribes, LADCs, techs, peer recovery specialists, outreach workers, clinical trainees).
Even if your agency is applying for this grant, you can be a reviewer. In all cases there are requirements to ensure no conflict of interest. All reviewers will be required to sign the DHS conflict of interest policy attesting that no conflicts exist with the proposals they review.
What are the benefits of being a reviewer?
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Improve your own grant writing: Gain insight into the application process from multiple perspectives.
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Expand your subject matter knowledge: Learn about issues like service gaps and potential solutions for consideration in future funding.
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Grow your network of contacts: Meet members from stakeholder groups who help reduce the impact of OUD in Minnesota.
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Make a direct impact: Have a voice in improving OUD services.
Interested in becoming a reviewer?
Send an email to BHD_Opioid@state.mn.us with the subject line “OERS 2023 RFP Reviewer,” and we’ll follow up to let you know more details and timeline around this RFP process.
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