āFentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant Request for Applications (RFA) #23-10573
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Center for Healthy Communities (CHC), Substance and Addiction Prevention Branchāāās (SAPB) Overdose Prevention Initiative (OPI) local jurisdictions, agencies, community-based organizations (CBOs), or a combination therein, to implement evidence-based and community-driven public health interventions for preventing overdose from fentanyl and other opioids.
The purpose of this RFA is to increase local efforts in education, testing, recovery, and support services while focusing on closing gaps related to access to care and services to reduce health inequities for populations that are at the greatest risk for overdose.
CDPH-SAPB anticipates awarding six one-time grants allocated by region: two in Northern California, two in the Central Valley, and two in Southern California. The total funding period will span three years and is anticipated to be March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2027.
Tentative RFA Scheduleā
Event
| Date and Time Deadlines |
| RFA Release | August 21, 2023 |
| Informational Webinar | September 5, 2023 @ 1:00pm PST |
| Submit Written Questions | September 11, 2023 @ 5:00pm PST |
| CDPH to Respond to Questions | September 26, 2023@ 5:00pm PST |
| Mandatory Letter of Intent | October 9, 2023 @ 5:00pm PST |
| Deadline to Submit Application | October 23, 2023 @ 5:00pm PST |
| Notice of Intent to Award Posted | November 27, 2023 @ 5:00pm PST |
| Appeal Deadline | December 4, 2023 @ 5:00pm PST |
| Expected Start Date of grant | March 1, 2024 |
| Expected End Date of grant | February 28, 2027 |
*Dates have been updated in accordance with Addendum 1 āāā
How to Apply for this RFAā
If you are interested in applying for this RFA, send an email to opi@cdph.ca.govā. Once we receive your email, the RFA and attachments will be sent to you. ā
Informational Webinar
Join us September 5, 2023, from 1:00āāā2:00pm for an informational webinar. To join the webinar, click on the zoom link below.