The Regional Care Coordination Agency (RCCA) is accepting applications for up to two organizations to operate West Side and South Side Opioid and Heroin Taskforce(s). These organizations will organize taskforce operations, working primarily to assemble and engage community members and stakeholders in a collaborative campaign that includes outreach, education, harm reduction, and referral activities. The community must be involved in every aspect of the work; the work must demonstrate cultural humility and accountability and be informed by an understanding and consideration of traumatic experiences (e.g. early childhood, historical, cultural, primary, and secondary). Non-profit, for-profit, and tax-exempt organizations throughout Illinois, particularly in areas disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis, are encouraged to apply. A total of $5,250,000 is available to be awarded over a period of 3 years. The anticipated award range is up to $875,000 for each geographical area (West Side or South Side) per period of performance. The initial period of performance spans 7/1/24-6/30/25.

Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CST.