Funding Opportunities

Access Delaware

Access Delaware

FUNDING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED

ACCESS DELAWARE provides direct funding to partner groups, nonprofits and community-based organizations in Delaware that are actively pursuing mental health and crisis helpline awareness activities, events and educational or outreach initiatives for high-risk or minority populations, as well as crisis response training for community-based organizations servicing these same populations. This funding opportunity will be administered by DSAMH for a four-month implementation period from June 2025 through September 2025. There are two tracks available under this funding opportunity – review the solicitation for additional information on eligibility and requirements:

• ACCESS 988 (up to $4,999.99): open to partner groups, nonprofits and community-based organizations.
  • Build internal capacity to engage individuals and communities at risk or experiencing mental health crises.
  • Receive funding to promote established or additional mental health resources for high-risk or minority populations.
• ACCESS Mental Health (up to $4,999.99): open to community-based organizations providing mental health resource information and awareness training.
  • Receive funding and technical support to increase community engagement and resource capital surrounding mental health education and crisis response.
  • Build internal capacity for community engagement and resource information dissemination.
    Due to the specific requirements for gaining MHFA certification, there are two tiers for application consideration for ACCESS Mental Health:
    • Tier One: Pre-requisite – Awarded vendors have eligible individuals looking to become certified instructors for MHFA, QPR or ASIST.
    • Tier Two: Training the Community – Awarded vendors have existing certified instructors for MHFA, QPR or ASIST looking to provide community training.

*Organizations must have demonstrated business operations for a minimum of one (1) year.

Applicants may apply for both tracks. Funding may not be used for direct treatment services, funding new staff or duplicating/overlapping initiatives currently funded by other means.

Interested in learning more? Check out the ACCESS Delaware Solicitation Webinar held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Grant writing-related resources are available on DSAMH’s ATRC Website, which can be accessed here via the Resource Library. Be sure to insert “Grant Writing” in the Keyword Search, which will populate links to 10 modules (PPTs and associated recordings/videos) and a Grant Writing Workbook designed to guide you through each step of developing a proposal.

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Grassroots Messaging and Awareness Campaigns

Grassroots Messaging and Awareness Campaigns

FUNDING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED

• Purpose:
  • The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support grassroots education and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing stigma associated with opioid use disorder (OUD) and stimulant use disorder (STUD)
  • Projects should align with one of the following goals:
    •  Increase awareness and deliver education related to OUD and STUD
    • Reduce stigma both local and broader levels throughout Delaware
• Funding:
  • Funding is being provided through DSAMH’s State Opioid Response (SOR) 4 grant from SAMHSA.
  •  GMAC projects may request up to a maximum amount of $50,000 for campaigns intended to be implemented statewide, or up to $30,000 for efforts focused at the local community or county level. Award amounts will vary based on factors such as the anticipated reach and impact of the messaging campaign

A Grassroots Messaging and Awareness Campaign Solicitation Informational Webinar was held on August 27, 2025. Please view the recording here: Resource Library | ATRC | DSAMH ATRC.

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TAP

Tier 4.A YEAR 2: up to $75,000

FUNDING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED

TIER 4.A: Projects to implement OUD/STUD screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment, (SBIRT) and follow-up. SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated approach to the delivery of early intervention and referral into treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, as well as those who are at risk of developing these disorders. Outpatient medical practices (including primary care practices, Federally Qualified Health Centers, women’s health, infectious disease, dental, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic practices, optometry/ophthalmology practices, etc.), and other community settings provide opportunities for early intervention with individuals at risk for SUD before more severe consequences occur.

Key project components and requirements, including the following, are described in the solicitation materials available on this webpage.

• Screening
• Brief Intervention
• Referral
• Follow-up
• Naloxone/Narcan
• Technical Assistance
• Data Submission and Monitoring
• Fidelity monitoring
• Compliance with SAMHSA Requirements and Funding Prohibitions

Grant writing-related resources are also available on this website via the Resource Library (insert “Grant Writing” in the Keyword Search which will populate links to 10 modules (PPTs and associated recordings/videos) as well as a Grant Writing Workbook designed to guide you through each step of developing a proposal.

A SOR 4.0 Year 2 TAP Tier Solicitation Informational Webinar was  be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 3:00 – 4:00pm. View the recording here: Resource Library | ATRC | DSAMH ATRC

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Tiers 4.B and 4.C for Treatment Providers Year 2: up to $300,000

FUNDING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED

The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is offering targeted funding through the State Opioid Response (SOR) 4.0 grant to support evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals with or at risk for opioid and/or stimulant use disorders (OUD/STUD).

This opportunity is part of DSAMH’s Tier Award Program (TAP), which funds short-term projects that expand access, improve engagement, and strengthen care transitions.

Projects must align with one of the following goals:

• Increase access to medications for OUD (MOUD)
• Increase engagement in treatment
• Improve care transitions

Applicants must also serve at least one priority population, such as:

• Pregnant/parenting people
• Racial/ethnic minorities
• Justice-involved individuals
• LGBTQ+ individuals
• School-aged youth
• People in high-need zip codes

Available Tiers for Treatment Providers

• Tier 4.B – Implement new EBPs or promising practices to expand access or engagement
• Tier 4.C – Tailor EBPs or innovations to address the needs of a specific high-risk or underserved population

Grant writing-related resources are also available on this website via the Resource Library (insert “Grant Writing” in the Keyword Search which will populate links to 10 modules (PPTs and associated recordings/videos) as well as a Grant Writing Workbook designed to guide you through each step of developing a proposal.

The TAP Tier 4.B and 4.C Solicitation Informational Webinar was held on May 21, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. View the recording here: Resource Library | ATRC | DSAMH ATRC

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Tiers 4.B and 4.C for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Year 2: UP TO $200,000

FUNDING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED

The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is offering funding through the State Opioid Response (SOR) 4.0 grant to support community-based organizations (CBOs) in implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals at risk for, or experiencing, opioid and/or stimulant use disorders (OUD/STUD).

This funding is part of the Tier Award Program (TAP), supporting short-term projects that improve treatment engagement and care transitions across the state.

Project Focus Areas

All projects must align with one of the following goals:

• Increase engagement in treatment
• Improve care transitions

Applicants must also serve at least one of the following priority populations:

• Pregnant/parenting people
• Racial/ethnic minorities
• People in high-need zip codes (including rural)
• LGBTQ+ individuals
• Justice-involved individuals
• School-aged youth

Available Tiers for CBOs

• Tier 4.B – Implement new EBPs or promising practices to strengthen engagement or care transitions
• Tier 4.C – Tailor EBPs or innovations to meet the needs of a specific high-risk or underserved population

Grant writing-related resources are also available on this website via the Resource Library (insert “Grant Writing” in the Keyword Search which will populate links to 10 modules (PPTs and associated recordings/videos) as well as a Grant Writing Workbook designed to guide you through each step of developing a proposal.

The TAP Tier 4.B and 4.C Solicitation Informational Webinar was held on May 21, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. View the recording here: Resource Library | ATRC | DSAMH ATRC

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TIER 4.A-H: UP TO $250,000 

FUNDING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED

This solicitation provides funding for Delaware hospital emergency departments to implement Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and follow-up. SBIRT is an evidence-based approach designed to improve care for individuals at risk for or experiencing substance use disorders (OUD/SUD). It offers a comprehensive, integrated method for early intervention and treatment referral, making it highly adaptable to emergency department settings.  Key project components and requirements, including the following, are described in the solicitation materials available on this webpage. 

• Screening 

• Brief Intervention 

• Referral 

• Follow-up 

• Naloxone/Narcan 

• Technical Assistance 

• Data Submission and Monitoring 

• Fidelity monitoring 

• Compliance with SAMHSA Requirements and Funding Prohibitions 

Grant writing-related resources are also available on this website via the Resource Library (insert “Grant Writing” in the Keyword Search which will populate links to 10 modules (PPTs and associated recordings/videos) as well as a Grant Writing Workbook designed to guide you through each step of developing a proposal. 

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TAP Multi-Year Targeted Project (MYTP): UP TO $750,000 

FUNDING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the capacity of SUD/OUD treatment providers to integrate care for medically complex patients into their services. The goal is to support providers as they incrementally develop workforce, care models, and billing processes to provide medically informed substance use care across the continuum of care.

Key project components and requirements are described in the solicitation materials available on this webpage.

DSAMH hosted a solicitation webinar for prospective applicants to provide an overview of this opportunity. The virtual webinar was held on January 22 from 11:00 – 12:00pm. The PPT slides can be found here, and the recording of the webinar can be accessed here.

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Engaging Communities in Addressing Substance Use (ECASU)

ECASU Community Awareness Partnerships

FUNDING STATUS: OPEN

The ECASU Community Awareness Partnerships provide technical assistance to community-based, grassroots, advocacy, faith-based organizations, community coalitions, community leaders, and treatment providers (collectively referred to as Partners) to develop and carry out communications campaigns to understand, engage, and address the needs of local communities in Delaware impacted by opioid use disorder/stimulant use disorder (OUD/STUD).

DSAMH is developing a range of community education/awareness campaign strategies that will be accessible to Partners, focusing on opioid and stimulant use. DSAMH wishes to develop partnerships to refine and advance these campaigns. The focus areas are listed below – review the solicitation for additional information on focus areas and project activities:

• Reduced stigma toward persons with OUD/STUD
• Promoting awareness of and access to OUD/STUD treatment and recovery services
• Reducing stigma toward medications for opioid use disorders, such as methadone and buprenorphine
• Promoting access to naloxone/Narcan
• Increasing awareness and knowledge of existing resources among local communities

While DSAMH will not provide direct funding to Partners, DSAMH will directly purchase and provide in-kind materials to support implementation of the project and provide technical assistance to Partners for the design and implementation of the campaign activities. Prior Partners awarded under HEAP are eligible to apply.

Grant writing-related resources are available on DSAMH’s ATRC Website, which can be accessed here via the Resource Library. Be sure to insert “Grant Writing” in the Keyword Search, which will populate links to 10 modules (PPTs and associating recordings/videos) and a Grant Writing Workbook designed to guide you through each step of developing a proposal.

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ECASU Mini-Grants

FUNDING STATUS: OPEN

The ECASU Mini-Grants provide direct funding to community-based organizations to engage their local communities who are impacted by OUD/STUD. This funding opportunity will be administered by Bowling Business Strategies (BBS) on behalf of DSAMH, for an eight-month implementation period from February 1 to September 29, 2026. Up to 10 CBOs are eligible to receive up to $30,000 each. Mini-grants are available in two focus areas. Applicants should select one focus area for their project – review the solicitation for additional information on eligibility and project design:

• Enhanced OUD/STUD Referral Pathways: Develop protocols, partnerships, and resources to connect their local community members to OUD/STUD resources.
• Workforce Development to Address OUD/STUD: Build organizational (e.g., staff, board, and volunteers) knowledge and skills to better support their local community members at risk for, or experiencing, OUD/STUD.

Prior mini-grantees are eligible to apply but must clearly identify a new project and/or how the current submission does not duplicate what they were awarded for previously. Funding may not be used for direct treatment services, funding new staff, or duplicating/overlapping initiatives currently funded by other means.

Grant writing-related resources are available on DSAMH’s ATRC Website, which can be accessed here via the Resource Library. Be sure to insert “Grant Writing” in the Keyword Search, which will populate links to 10 modules (PPTs and associating recordings/videos) and a Grant Writing Workbook designed to guide you through each step of developing a proposal.

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