City of Baltimore - Opioid Restitution Community Grants Round 1 - Fiscal Year 2026 RFP
City of BaltimoreCity · Baltimore, MD- Due
- Nov 23, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2025
- Contract term
- 2 years
The 30-second brief
City of Baltimore seeks proposals for Opioid Restitution Community Grants Round 1 (Fiscal Year 2026) to fund programs addressing substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction, social determinants of health, and related infrastructure. Total available funding is $2 million, allocated across Tier 1 (up to $50,000), Tier 2 (up to $250,000), and Tier 3 (up to $50,000 to $500,000) for projects up to two years. Scope emphasizes low-barrier mobile treatment, harm reduction services including naloxone distribution, drug checking, and syringe services, and social support services like housing, transportation, and employment. Proposals are due by November 23, 2025, and must be submitted via the online portal at Grant Lifecycle Manager. Eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations with valid EIN; Tier 2 and Tier 3 applicants require 501(c)(3) status and local operating experience in Baltimore City.
Programs, Services, And supports that address substance use Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, And Harm Reduction, Including the Social Determinants of Health; Infrastructure required for such programs, Services, And supports; Oversight, Planning, Assessing, And monitoring of programs
Feasibility within the proposed timeline, long-term sustainability, project risk, alignment with the Strategic Plan, duplication with existing similar projects or programs, creative partnerships and collaboration
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Summary
City of Baltimore seeks proposals for Opioid Restitution Community Grants Round 1 (Fiscal Year 2026) to fund programs addressing substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction, social determinants of health, and related infrastructure.
Total available funding is $2 million, allocated across Tier 1 (up to $50,000), Tier 2 (up to $250,000), and Tier 3 (up to $50,000 to $500,000) for projects up to two years. Scope emphasizes low-barrier mobile treatment, harm reduction services including naloxone distribution, drug checking, and syringe services, and social support services like housing, transportation, and employment. Proposals are due by November 23, 2025, and must be submitted via the online portal at Grant Lifecycle Manager. Eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations with valid EIN; Tier 2 and Tier 3 applicants require 501(c)(3) status and local operating experience in Baltimore City.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Feasibility within the proposed timeline
- Long-term sustainability
- Project risk
- Alignment with the Strategic Plan
- Duplication with existing similar projects or programs
- Creative partnerships and collaboration
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Programs, Services, And supports that address substance use Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, And Harm Reduction, Including the Social Determinants of Health
- Infrastructure required for such programs, Services, And supports
- Oversight, Planning, Assessing, And monitoring of programs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- A detailed description of the project
- A detailed budget with justification
- Workplan that includes goals
- Objectives
- Outcomes
- An organizational risk assessment questionnaire
- Performance measures
- Submit to
- arp.baltimorecity.gov/orf
- Scope location
- Baltimore, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Baltimore?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: arp.baltimorecity.gov/orf.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Baltimore in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Programs, Services, And supports that address substance use Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, And Harm Reduction, Including the Social Determinants of Health; Infrastructure required for such programs, Services, And supports; Oversight, Planning, Assessing, And monitoring of programs. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Feasibility within the proposed timeline, long-term sustainability, project risk, alignment with the Strategic Plan, duplication with existing similar projects or programs, creative partnerships and c..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: A detailed description of the project, A detailed budget with justification, Workplan that includes goals, objectives, and outcomes, An organizational risk assessment questionnaire, Performance measur. Review the full document from City of Baltimore for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Baltimore, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.