RFA Early Intervention - Public Health

Rowan County, North Carolina, is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) seeking organizations to implement evidence-based, high-impact strategies addressing the opioid overdose epidemic through Early Intervention Services. The procurement targets nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, hospital systems, private behavioral health providers, and community-based organizations licensed in North Carolina to develop programs focused on early identification and intervention for children or adolescents struggling with drug use or mental health conditions. Key objectives include preventing opioid overdoses, increasing care access for marginalized populations, and building local infrastructure to respond to the opioid crisis. Applicants must demonstrate at least two years of successful service delivery, utilize evidence-based practices, and serve Rowan County residents. The RFA requires comprehensive proposals detailing community needs, project descriptions, equity impact, organizational readiness, collaborative partnerships, and performance measurement strategies. Critical dates include a pre-application meeting on September 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, application submissions due on October 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, potential interviews/site visits during the week of October 26, 2025, and an anticipated award date of November 17, 2025.

Eligible respondents are limited to organizations that can demonstrate cultural sensitivity, organizational capacity, and a commitment to promoting health and dignity for communities impacted by drug use. The procurement specifically seeks entities capable of addressing health inequities and social determinants of health, including transportation, housing, and employment challenges. Funding for this opportunity is sourced from National Opioid Settlements, with Rowan County set to receive $28,195,968 over an 18-year period. The maximum funding request is $750,000.00 over a 3-year grant period, distributed at $250,000.00 per year. Applicants must submit comprehensive documentation including a budget worksheet, letters of commitment, financial statements, tax identification documentation, and various certifications. The proposal requires detailed budget allocations across multiple expense categories such as salary and fringe benefits, supplies, equipment, travel, rent, utilities, media communications, staff development, and professional services. Strict compliance with the North Carolina Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is mandatory, with a focus on supporting the most impacted populations through equitable, evidence-based interventions.