Building Communities of Recovery

Background
The Building Communities of Recovery program aims to support organizations in mobilizing and connecting community resources to enhance access to long-term recovery support for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. This initiative is part of the broader mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure public safety and security through effective disaster response and recovery efforts.

Grant Details
The grant will provide funding for organizations to develop and implement programs that facilitate access to recovery resources. Key tasks include:

1. Mobilizing community resources to create a network of support for individuals in recovery.
2. Establishing partnerships with local service providers, including healthcare, housing, and employment services.
3. Developing outreach strategies to engage individuals with substance use disorders and their families.
4. Providing training and technical assistance to organizations involved in recovery support services.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities that can demonstrate experience in providing recovery support services or related activities. Preference may be given to organizations with established partnerships within their communities.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is expected to be one year, starting from the date of award.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is not specified; however, individual grant awards may vary based on the scope of proposed projects.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to take place within the communities served by the applicant organization.