Notice of Announcement _Waiver 26138

The Department of Public Health is seeking proposals for a substance abuse prevention program. The purpose of the proposed program will be to prevent and reduce substance use risk for children, youth, and families by strengthening protective factors associated with healthy development. Municipal applicants interested in partnering with the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) on this grant will be expected to submit a response along with at least one community-based organization (CBO) to design and implement prevention programming. The grant is expected to be a five-year grant with an annual state award of approximately $2,000,000 through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. • The program aims to prevent and reduce substance use risk for children, youth, and families. • Municipal applicants must partner with at least one community-based organization (CBO) to design and implement prevention programming. • The grant is expected to be a five-year grant with an annual state award of approximately $2,000,000. • The grant is funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.