Opioid Crisis Innovation Challenge

For programmatic questions:
Ken Shatzkes, PhD
kshatzkes@ForeFdn.org

For technical questions about the application process:
Lydia Tschoe, MHA
ltschoe@ForeFdn.org

The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts will provide Funding for projects that bring an innovative approach to long-standing and complex issues related to the nation's opioid crisis. According to the funder, projects should "explore and/or evaluate new outside-the-box ideas, bring together approaches from several diverse fields, and engage multi-disciplinary, cross-sector teams to reduce overdoses, increase access to treatment, and support long-term recovery." Applications that address rural and underserved populations are encouraged.

The focus is on projects in 3 areas.

• Innovative payment models
• Workforce development
• Supporting the transition from treatment to recovery

FORE will consider grant requests from U.S. based public charities that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as from nonprofit, tax-exempt universities. The Foundation will also consider grant requests from state, local, and Native American tribal governmental units and agencies.

Award ceiling: $300,000 a year
Project period: 2 years

Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application are available on the program website.