FY2025 Opioid Prevention Proposals

Muskegon County is seeking proposals through Solicitation #24-2550 for the FY2025 Opioid Prevention Proposals, targeting organizations capable of developing, implementing, enhancing, or expanding programs addressing substance use disorders, polysubstance use, and co-occurring mental health disorders within the county. The procurement focuses on five key categories: prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and criminal/legal services, with the county planning to distribute funding evenly across these areas. Proposed programs must be evidence-based or represent promising practices, with an emphasis on comprehensive approaches to addressing opioid-related challenges. Specific deliverables include detailed program plans, data on outputs and outcomes, and participation in community collaborative groups. Key evaluation criteria will likely include the program's potential impact, alignment with opioid remediation strategies, and adherence to the specified service categories. Critical procurement dates include a deadline for questions on July 9, 2024, responses to questions on July 12, 2024, and a final proposal submission deadline of July 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM.

The funding opportunity is open to public, private, and non-profit organizations serving Muskegon County residents, with no matching fund requirements. Organizations can submit up to two proposals, with each proposal eligible for a maximum of $35,500. The total available funding is $590,000, with $355,000 to be distributed through this competitive grant process. The funding source is derived from nationwide opioid settlements with pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers, and pharmacy chains, with Michigan receiving a portion of these settlement funds over 18 years. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Funded organizations will be required to provide detailed reporting, participate in community collaborative groups, and align with specific opioid remediation strategies. The budget summary template allows for various expenditure categories, including salaries, fringe benefits, travel, supplies, contractual services, equipment, and other expenses, with a maximum of 10% permitted for indirect costs.