Preventing Drug Overdoses: Community Prevention and Response

The purpose of this program is to develop and implement a community-wide prevention program of drug overdose deaths by expanding access to FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal medications. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is seeking applicants to apply for funding to support this initiative. The estimated funding for this opportunity is $11,050,000, and it is anticipated that 13 awards will be made. The applicant eligibility is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities, including faith-based organizations. Some key aspects of this opportunity include: • Expanding access to FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal medications • Developing and implementing community-wide prevention programs • Reducing drug overdose deaths • Supporting domestic public and private nonprofit entities, including faith-based organizations