The Opioid Abatement Strategic Impact Grant is administered by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), specifically under the Adult Services Division and its Office of Opioid Abatement. This funding initiative is designed to address the consequences of the opioid crisis in the District through targeted remediation activities. The grant is supported by funds authorized under the Opioid Litigation Proceeds Amendment Act of 2022 and is part of DBH’s broader strategic efforts to combat substance use disorders through local partnerships and capacity building.
The purpose of the grant is to support organizations located in the District of Columbia that provide services to District residents, with a specific focus on opioid abatement strategies recommended by the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. While the exact programmatic activities to be funded will be outlined in a separate Request for Applications (RFA), the general intent is to channel resources toward effective interventions that can reduce opioid misuse, enhance treatment accessibility, and support recovery.
Funding under this opportunity is substantial, with a total of $8,000,000 available. Applicants may request funding amounts ranging from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $1,000,000. There is no stated limit on the number of awards, implying that funding decisions will be based on the strength of proposals and alignment with the priorities of the Advisory Commission. Organizations must be either non-profit or not-for-profit entities with 501(c)(3) status and must be located within the District of Columbia.
The application window for the current cycle opens on August 15, 2025, and closes at 12:00 pm ET on September 5, 2025. A pre-application conference is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET. While the conference will be hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams, access information will be detailed in the full RFA. No additional pre-application gating steps such as letters of intent or concept papers are required according to the NOFA.
All applications must be submitted in accordance with the RFA instructions, which will outline submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and conditions for award. Applicants are expected to be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM), and must possess a valid UEI and Tax ID number. Individual applicants are not eligible to apply.
For further details or inquiries, applicants are encouraged to contact the program’s designated representative, Tracy Bushée, who serves as the Grants Manager. She can be reached at 202-253-8583 or via email at tracy.bushee@dc.gov. Updates regarding the full RFA and any potential addenda or amendments will be posted through official DBH channels, and applicants should monitor those platforms for the most current information.
