Seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to implement community-based projects addressing opioid overdoses. Awards of up to $150,000 per grantee are available, with funds usable by June 30, 2028. Proposals are due August 25, 2026. Mandatory activities include linkage to treatment, overdose education, and naloxone distribution. Applicants must serve Boston residents, demonstrate experience with substance use disorder services and marginalized populations, and have an active SAM. gov registration. Proposals require a narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Monthly billing is mandatory.
Proposals are due by 5:00 pm EST on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Proposal due no exceptions to this deadline Email application and supporting documents to ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. * by 5:00pm est.
Grantees have the option to receive up to 25% of their award in advance. After the initial advance, the contract assumes a cost reimbursement structure, with monthly invoices required. After the initial advance payment, the contract will assume a cost reimbursement structure, where the grantee will make expenditures and submit invoices to bphc for reimbursement.
Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or partner with one, serve Boston residents, demonstrate capacity for payroll records, have active SAM. gov registration, be able to complete invoicing training, have administrative capacity for cost-reimbursement, and demonstrate experience serving individuals with substance use disorder and specific Boston neighborhoods.
Applications that do not include mandatory activities (linkage to treatment, overdose education, naloxone distribution) will not be considered for funding. Text exceeding page limits in the proposal will not be reviewed.
The city is offering four awards of up to $150,000 each. bphc will award up to 150, 000 per grantee.
