This memo outlines a funding opportunity for Tribal nations and counties to provide primary substance use prevention services for youth in grades K-12 in urbanized areas. Up to three grants of approximately $50,000 each will be awarded. The Department of Health Services (DHS) receives Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Grantees must spend at least 20% of their allotment on primary prevention strategies. Urban youth primary substance use prevention is one of the Wisconsin programs funded by this allotment. The purpose of this program is to provide primary substance use prevention services to youth in grades K-12. The current contracts have reached their maximum number of renewals. Up to three grants of approximately $50,000 each will be award from this request for applications.
