funding opportunities
2027/28 Request for proposals (rfp)
Posted September 15th, 2026 — The Region 5 Opioid Abatement Council, comprising Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin, and Summit counties, invites proposals for opioid abatement services.
To balance thoroughness with respect for applicants' time and resources, the Region 5 Opioid Abatement Council will utilize a two-phase application process:
Letter of Inquiry - Required: An open, streamlined 1-2 page submission focused on mission alignment, program strategy, demonstration of need, and high-level budgeting.
Full Proposal - By Invitation Only: A select number of applicants will be invited to submit a detailed proposal, comprehensive budget, and logic model/evaluation plan.
executive summary & process overview
Funding Opportunity Title: Region 5 Opioid Abatement Council 2027/28 RFP
Total Funding Available: $300,000
Funding Available for Prevention & Harm Reduction projects: $120,000
Funding Available for Treatment & Recovery projects: $180,000
Expected Number of Awards: 2-5
Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Deadline: Thursday, October 8 at 4:00 PM MST
RFP Deadline: December 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM MST
Instructions will be shared with organizations who are selected to submit a Full Proposal.
Process Transparency: The Council estimates receiving 20-25 LOI submissions. To maintain high invitation-to-proposal ratios, the Council expects to invite approximately 6-10 applicants to submit a Full Proposal.
An optional Information Session was offered for prospective applicants on Wednesday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM MST. Recording and slides linked below:
Recording: Click here to view
Slides: Click here to view
Written questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via this Google Form. Written questions will be accepted until 4:00 PM MST on October 1, 2026. Applicants invited to submit a Full Proposal will receive further opportunities to submit questions and request clarification.
eligibility criteria
Proposals must align with at least one Approved Purpose in Exhibit E.
Prevention or Harm Reduction projects may request funding for any amount up to $120,000.
Treatment or Recovery projects may request funding for any amount up to $180,000.
Requested funds must specify impact in one or more Colorado counties that comprise Region 5: Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin, and Summit.
Organizations are limited to one submission as lead applicant.
Requested funding must not supplant existing financial commitments. Opioid Settlement Funds are not to be used to replace or reduce existing federal, state, or local funds that have already been appropriated or allocated for the same purpose.
Project timelines and budget schedules must follow either a 1 or 2-year term.
Full RFP proposal information, detailed instructions, Letter of Inquiry Requirements, and important timelines are available in the Request for Proposals posting document.