Description
The Resilient Colorado Grant is a funding opportunity that supports local and statewide efforts to prevent and respond to opioid use and its impact in Colorado. The grant is administered by the Department of Law and has a total funding amount of up to $12,000,000. The grant period is 36 months, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. The grant will support six target priority areas: Promoting Youth Well-Being and Prevention, Addressing Gaps in Substance Use Treatment for Youth, Growing Colorado's Rural & Underserved Behavioral Health Workforce, Building Recovery & Reentry Systems for Justice-Involved Individuals, Supporting Families, Caregivers, and Children, and Empowering and Sustaining Colorado Peer Leadership.
Some key aspects of the job and scope of work include:
• Developing and implementing programs to address the opioid crisis
• Providing treatment and recovery services for individuals with opioid use disorder
• Supporting families and caregivers affected by opioid use
• Building a strong and culturally competent workforce to deliver prevention, treatment, and recovery services
• Collaborating with community partners to maximize impact
• Evaluating the effectiveness of programs and services
• Reporting on learning and progress metrics