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The Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for community reviewers for proposal/grant reviews related to Opioid Epidemic Response Services grants. Eligible reviewers may receive a $100 stipend upon completion of the grant review process.
Reviewers must have professional or personal experience with opioid use disorder (OUD), including but not limited to, substance use disorder treatment providers, individuals with lived experience or their family members, and professionals working with individuals experiencing OUD (e.g., county employees, employees working with Tribes, LADCs, techs, peer recovery specialists, outreach workers, clinical trainees).
Employees of agencies applying for this grant 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.
Reviewers can improve their own grant writing and gain insight into the application process through the act of reviewing. Other benefits include:
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Expanded subject matter knowledge: Learn about issues like service gaps and potential solutions for consideration in future funding.
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Larger 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.
Potential reviewers should complete the application form and DHS will reach out to confirm selections. For questions about serving as a reviewer, email bhd_opioid@state.mn.us with the subject line “OERAC 2025 RFP Reviewer Question.”
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