South Dakota Central Region Prevention Coalition Development (3)

The State of South Dakota Department of Social Services is seeking qualified providers to establish or expand a community‑based prevention coalition that delivers evidence‑based substance‑use prevention and mental‑health promotion services across the central region of the state. The award is a three‑year grant with a total ceiling of $135,886, of which at least 60 % must fund substance‑use prevention activities. Proposals must be submitted via a secured SFTP portal by the May 14, 2026 deadline and include a detailed cost proposal using the provided Excel template, a narrative describing planned services, personnel, and evaluation plans, and supporting documents such as letters of support. • Serve one or more of 24 designated counties (priority list provided) and optionally additional counties with a gap analysis. • Deliver services under the six CSAP strategies (information dissemination, education, community‑based, environmental, problem identification & referral, alternatives) and mental‑health promotion, billing staff time in 15‑minute units at fixed rates. • Meet administrative requirements: ≤ 5 % admin costs, ≤ 5 % ancillary, ≤ 10 % evaluation, and comply with insurance, debarment, and reporting obligations.