Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Prevention Centers

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking to identify and engage four colleges or universities in Maryland with established Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Prevention Centers to provide programs and activities that prevent and reduce substance misuse and risk-taking behaviors among college-age students. The selected applicants will be required to develop a comprehensive strategic plan, implement evidence-based programs, and provide ongoing compliance with reporting requirements and ADA regulations. Key activities and tasks include conducting a community needs assessment, developing a two-year strategic plan, implementing evidence-based programs, and submitting quarterly progress reports and a final evaluation report. • The project period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. • The applicants must have an established Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Prevention Center on campus. • The applicants must provide programs and activities that align with SAMHSA's Center for Substance Use Prevention (CSAP) strategies. • The applicants must submit a technical proposal and budget justification as separate attachments. • The applicants must participate in quarterly check-in calls with the IWP prevention team and make staff available for bi-annual site visits.