Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Pathways

The purpose of RCORP-Pathways is to create innovative new youth-focused behavioral health care support programs, while also offering behavioral health care career pathway opportunities in rural communities. Award recipients will establish and work within a network of organizations to engage youth in developing and implementing behavioral health care support programming. Through these efforts, RCORP-Pathways will improve behavioral health care in rural areas. Goal 1: Pathway Establish pathway programs to introduce youth to behavioral health careers and facilitate admittance into formalized training programs. Goal 2: Engagement Engage youth to develop and implement peer-driven behavioral health programming in rural communities. Goal 3: Sustainability Develop innovative, multi-sectoral approaches to ensure the continued availability of RCORP-Pathways supported activities in the target rural service area.

Northwoods Coalition Harm Reduction Funding

Wisconsin Specific

With this funding, coalitions are able to apply for up to $5,500 to implement any of the following strategies:

Stigma Reduction Campaign:

• Harm Reduction Saves Lives
• DHS Campaigns

Conduct Harm Reduction Efforts:

• Purchase / Distribute Naloxone
• Implement Naloxone Boxes
• Host Sharps Disposal Event(s)
• Install Permanent Sharps Disposal Unit

More information, including the link to apply, was sent to coalition primary contacts and can be found by logging into our website. Applications are due March 12, 2025. Questions regarding this funding can be directed to substanceuseservices@marshfieldclinic.org.

Drug Free Communities Support Program

Substance use and mental health issues continue to impact youth in the United States. The DFC Support Program is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use, awarding funding for up to 10 years to community-based coalitions to engage youth and build safe, healthy, and drug-free communities.

• You can learn more about the program and eligibility requirements by visiting the DFC website.
• Eligible organizations can apply for Year 1 or Year 6 funding. Please note the deadline of May 5, 2025.

Tobacco / Nicotine Free College Grant 

The Truth Initiative has a funding opportunity that supports colleges, universities, and tech schools in adopting, implementing, and/or enforcing a 100% tobacco-free campus policy.

Opioid Settlement Funds Matching Request

Vital Strategies is offering an opportunity to match rural county/municipality/Tribal opioid settlement funding directed towards evidence-based harm reduction and overdose prevention interventions up to $100,000 for one year.