The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to expand recovery support center services or recovery community center services for individuals seeking long-term recovery from substance-use disorders.

Eligible applicants must be certified or conditionally certified as a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) through Faces and Voices of Recovery. A total of $3 million is available with a maximum award of $150,000 per organization. MDHHS anticipates awarding up to 20 grants to qualified organizations.

Grant applications for the Recovery Support Services Competitive RFP must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS program by 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14. The program period begins Jan. 1, 2024, and ends Sept. 30, 2024.

A pre-application conference will be held to discuss this funding opportunity and provide instruction on using the EGrAMS system. The pre-application conference will be held Monday, Oct. 23, beginning at 9 a.m., EST, and will last approximately 90 minutes. The conference can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3RKsfEg. At the conclusion of the conference, this link can be used to access the recording of this webinar.

For more information or to apply, visit the EGrAMS website and select “About EGrAMS” link in the left panel to access the “Competitive Application Instructions” training manual. The complete RFP can be accessed under the ‘Current Grants’ section under the “Specialty Behavioral Health Services” link and selecting the “RSSC-2024” grant program.

Recovery Support Services RFP Press Release.pdf