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The Alabama Department of Mental Health is issuing a competitive grant (Round 4 of the Opioid Settlement Funds) to fund community‑based prevention, treatment, or recovery‑support services that address opioid and polysubstance misuse. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits (or eligible for certification) and propose evidence‑based, supplemental projects aligned with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). Awards are capped at $75,000 per county for prevention projects, with a 15 % indirect cost ceiling and a 10 % subcontract limit. Proposals must be submitted by August 24, 2026, with a mandatory four‑month certification window and a 120‑day start‑up deadline after contract execution. • Eligibility: ADMH‑certified (or certifiable within 4 months) 501(c)(3) nonprofits delivering substance‑use prevention, treatment, or recovery services. • Funding Limits: Up to $75,000 per county for prevention; indirect costs ≤ 15 %; subcontract ≤ 10 % of award; capital assets unallowable. • Deliverables: Evidence‑based curricula, SPF‑aligned work plan, budget using ADMH template, monthly outcome/financial reports. • Timeline: RFP posted July 1, 2026; bidder’s conference July 20, 2026; questions due July 22, 2026; submission deadline August 24, 2026; award notification October 2026; certification ≤ 4 months; services start ≤ 120 days post‑contract.