The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for a grantee to address the opioid overdose crisis in historically underserved communities, focusing on African American, Native American, and African immigrant populations. The contract term is anticipated to be 21 months, with potential extensions up to 5 years. The total funding available is $350,000 ($175,000 per year). Proposals are due by July 31, 2026. Eligible responders are nonprofit organizations, local units of government, or tribes with a demonstrated history of serving people with substance use disorder (SUD) in these specific communities. Activities should include community engagement, culturally responsive strategies, overdose prevention, intergenerational approaches, and improving access to SUD services. Evaluation will be based on best value, with proposals assessed on technical merit and budget. A responders conference is scheduled for June 15, 2026.
Proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2026, no later than 4:00 p. m. Central Standard Time. Proposals must be submitted by july 31, 2026 no later than 4:00 p. m. central standard time.
Proposals will be evaluated on best value. Proposals will be evaluated on best value as specified below.
Responders must be a nonprofit organization, local unit of government, or tribe with a demonstrated history of serving people with SUD and serving communities historically underserved and disproportionately impacted by opioid-related overdose deaths, focusing on African American, Native American, and African immigrant communities. Responder must be a nonprofit organization, local unit of government, or tribe with demonstrated history of serving people with sud.
Failure to observe the terms and conditions in completion of the proposal, failure to submit a required statement or use the most current forms, or submitting late proposals may result in disqualification. Failure to observe the terms and conditions in completion of the proposal is at the responders risk and may, at the discretion of the state, result in disqualification of the proposal for nonresponsiveness.
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