Mitigating Impacts of the Opioid Crisis

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a grant solicitation to fund projects that mitigate the impacts of the opioid crisis across six priority areas (prevention, treatment access, housing support, transportation, pain‑management, and first‑responder support). Applicants must be eligible non‑profits, state agencies, or local governments, and must submit a detailed project plan, collaboration description, ability statement, and a line‑item budget. Funding totals $6.5 million, with up to $1.5 million available per priority area, and awards run through June 30 2028. The solicitation requires compliance with CLAS, Title VI language‑access requirements, and extensive data‑security and reporting obligations. • Eligible entities: NH non‑profits, state agencies, local governments • Priorities include prevention programs, treatment expansion, housing, transportation, pain‑management, and first‑responder training • Must provide a 5‑page narrative for each required section and a detailed budget (Appendix D) • Grant period ends 30 June 2028; awards are reimbursed monthly based on approved budgets • Strong compliance requirements: CLAS, Title VI, HIPAA/HITECH, 7‑year record retention, insurance minimums, and vendor registration