Neighbors Seeking Recovery Mini Grant Program Administration

The City of Providence's Department of Housing & Human Services (HHS) is seeking an organization to administer the Providence Neighbors Seeking Recovery Mini Grant program from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The program aims to reduce the incidence of overdose and other adverse substance-related outcomes in the City of Providence by providing emergency mini-grants to individuals entering or continuing treatment. The selected organization will be responsible for developing standard operating procedures, application review procedures, grant distribution procedures, and data collection and reporting procedures. The organization will also be responsible for administering the mini-grant program, including determining eligible recipients, distributing funding, and reporting back to HHS. • The program will provide emergency mini-grants to assist with substance use disorder (SUD) related appointment co-payments, food, transportation to and from SUD related appointments, telephone access support, and basic need items associated with successful treatment completion. • The selected organization will be required to submit a proposal that includes a work plan, evaluation plan, staffing plan, and budget. • The organization will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the underlying needs and challenges that impact underserved populations and articulate specific engagement strategies for diverse populations. • The organization will be required to provide a certificate of good standing of the organization's 501c(3) status and proof of insurance. • The organization will be required to comply with the City's First Source Ordinance and the Rhode Island Identity Theft Protection Act.