Adams County Opioid Abatement Grant
View the timeline and additional information about funds that will be distributed to address issues impacting the Adams County community as a result of the opioid crisis below.
A Letter from the Adams County Opioid Council
October 2023
The Adams County Opioid Council recognizes that the opioid crisis continues to have a devastating impact on our community. Over the past 5 years, Adams County residents have accounted for a staggering 1 in 8 opioid-related overdose deaths in Colorado. Fentanyl, a deadly opioid, stands as the leading cause of such fatalities in our county, underlining the pressing need to prioritize addressing services related to fentanyl. Unfortunately, our state and region lack the necessary capacity for treatment, education and prevention, and other upstream efforts to address this crisis effectively. The time for meaningful action is long overdue.
In response to these urgent challenges, we are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the second cycle of funds from the Opioid Litigation Settlement. Our primary focus in this round of funding is to prioritize applications that address critical gaps in treatment and recovery services, as well as prevention and education efforts within our region.
The Adams County Opioid Council is committed to utilizing these funds to improve outcomes related to the opioid crisis for our community members. To achieve this goal, we rely on data, community insights, and information from our Interactive Data Dashboard. This approach empowers us not only to understand the current state of the opioid crisis in our region and its impact on our community at all levels but also to monitor progress and assess the impact of ongoing regional efforts to combat it.
Our approach to the Request for Proposals (RFP) process departs from the conventional by being data-driven, fostering collaboration among interested organizations, and encouraging innovation. We are interested in proposals that draw from nationally recognized outcomes, best practices, or research-supported approaches. At the same time, we recognize that our community deserves innovative ideas and approaches to address the opioid crisis. We encourage organizations of all sizes to submit proposals that prioritize outcomes, emphasize data tracking to evaluate project impact, and showcase innovative solutions, even those without the highest level of data-driven decision-making practices in place.
The Adams County Opioid Council is dedicated to addressing this crisis head-on and making a positive difference in our community. Together, we can work towards a safer and healthier Adams County.
-The Adams County Opioid Council
Timeline (Updated 11.27.23)
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10/3/23 | Application Posted | ||
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10/9/23 | RMP hosts virtual Key Driver Workshop (to be recorded and available online) | ||
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10/10 – 11/14/23 | Grantees are able to schedule key driver coaching sessions with RMP Team | ||
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11/15/23 | Proposals Due | ||
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12/11/23 | Vetting Committee conducts preliminary scoring | ||
| 12/20/23 |
Adams County Opioid Abatement Council Meeting (VIRTUAL)
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12/21/23- 1/19/24 |
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Applicants provide any clarifying information requested by the Council via email | ||
| 1/31/24 |
Adams County Opioid Abatement Council Meeting (VIRTUAL)
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Application
The application window is now closed! The documents below are still available for reference, however applications are no longer being accepted for this funding cycle.
Check out the Application Guide for more details about the application process, supporting documentation needed, and more!
For organizations and programs that are not currently being funded, please complete the following application and submit it as a PDF along with the required supporting documentation.
Organizations that would like to request additional funding to continue and/or expand programs that are currently being funded, please complete the following application and submit it as a PDF along with the required supporting documentation.
Scoring Matrix
To understand how proposals will be scored, check out the scoring matrix that includes descriptions of what the Council is looking for below.
On-Demand Key Driver Workshop
This workshop provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the Key Driver Tool, which details the specific activities of your proposal and illustrates how they ladder up to important community level outcomes. The key driver is an essential component of the application process for this funding cycle.
Key Driver and Data Toolkit
The Rocky Mountain Partnership Team has put together an interactive key driver and data toolkit packed with content from the workshop, templates, and additional resources. Click the button below to view the toolkit!
How is the Adams County Region Planning on Using Funds?
In line with the spending guidelines detailed in Exhibit A of the State MOU, the Adams County Opioid Council has determined the expected distribution percentages for funds across specific categories:
For a more detailed dive into what goes into each of these categories, as well as the rationale behind how these allocations were determined, click the button below.
Learn More
Click on the button below to see FAQs specific to the grant (updated October 2023).
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Jody Nowicki, RMP Senior Director of Stakeholder Engagement, serves as the Project Manager for this effort. Contact Jody at JodyNowicki@RMPBackbone.org with additional questions or to learn more. |