This new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) sets forth the requirements for applications to establish Advancing Recovery in Tribal Communities (ARC) programs. This initiative will focus on the implementation of culturally tailored and competent, evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support services that align with the beliefs, customs, and values of Tribal communities, comprising individuals and peoples who may refer to themselves as “Indian,” “Native American,” “Indigenous,” “First Nations,” “Tribal,” by the name of their nation, or another term. An applicant other than a federally recognized Tribe, Tribal enterprise, or urban Indian organization must include with the application a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with such an organization.

The goal of ARC is to address the unmet substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, treatment, and recovery needs of Illinois Tribal communities affected by the opioid crisis by achieving the following objectives:

1. Increasing access to opioid use disorder (OUD) prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
2. Develop a workforce, including people with lived experience, to provide these services.
3. Increase access to medication-assisted recovery (MAR) for OUD or alcohol use disorder (AUD).

To accomplish these objectives, ARC subrecipients shall:

1. Develop the program, including hiring and training the workforce;
2. Deliver culturally tailored prevention, treatment, and recovery services;
3. Engage the community, including youth and elders; and
4. Plan for making the services sustainable.

Up to four organizations will be awarded funds to fulfill the requirements of the subaward. However, applicants may apply for any amount up to the maximum funding level.

Services provided under this NOFO shall reflect the Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) commitment to advancing equity and racial and social justice by enabling all to thrive, regardless of race, ZIP Code, and disability.