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, Division of Community Engagement, and is funded through the State Share of the Opioid Settlement funds. The grant has six target priority areas, including promoting youth well-being and prevention, addressing gaps in substance use treatment for youth, growing Colorado's rural and underserved behavioral health workforce, building recovery and reentry systems for justice-involved individuals, supporting families, caregivers, and children, and empowering and sustaining Colorado peer leadership.
Some key aspects of the grant include:
* The grant period is 36 months, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.
* Up to $12,000,000 is available for this funding period, with no individual award exceeding $750,000.
* Eligible entities include Colorado counties, municipalities, state agencies, federally recognized tribes, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations.
* Applicants must submit a completed application via Salesforce Form, including all required attachments, by December 18, 2025.
* The evaluation process will assess the soundness of the applicant's approach, understanding of the requirement, and past experience and qualifications.