Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP) Project Applications (General Project, Overdose Response Team, Naloxone Community Hero)

Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP) Project Applications (General Project, Overdose Response Team, Naloxone Community Hero) is sponsored by Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. ARORP offers ongoing funding opportunities to address the opioid epidemic in Arkansas. Projects should demonstrate evidence-based strategies to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids.

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space="searchOpen = ! searchOpen"> There are several categories of proposals you can submit. The general proposal allows you to submit any project related to opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery.

We want you to assess your community’s needs, then develop a project that addresses those needs. Apply to be a naloxone community hero to bring naloxone and training on its use to families in your community. (Please note that naloxone from ARORP cannot be distributed or sold to first responders or harm reduction groups.)

Community coalitions can apply for extra training through CADCA with a coalition partnership empowerment proposal . If you are in law enforcement, the overdose response team application can improve your agency’s response to overdose. Rural hospitals can apply to the Life Care Specialist proposal , open till April 19, 2024, to hire two Life Care Specialists for their organization.

The Sentinel Project provides selected partners with a TruNarc Handheld Analyzer to conduct field-based presumptive exams of suspected narcotics, precursors, and cutting agents. In addition to the applications listed above, ARORP has directed proposals. These are concepts developed exclusively by the executive team to address specific needs identified as critical to our mission.

These proposals are strategically developed to establish projects that fill identified gaps or advance key initiatives. Examples of such directed proposals include the HERO Naloxone project and the Drug Take Back initiative. Any organization can submit a general application for a project in opioid prevention, treatment, or recovery.

Overdose Response Team (ORT) Project Application For city and county law enforcement agencies and local drug task forces to create Overdose Response Teams. Naloxone Community Hero Project Application Any organization (besides first responders and harm reduction groups) can apply to train families in your community on naloxone, equipping each trainee with two doses.

Coalition Partnership Empowerment (COPE) Project Application Community coalitions can apply for this proposal, which would supply $25,000 for two members to attend over five weeks of training. The training will prepare the coalition to apply for DFC funding. [Application Closed] Learn More Life Care Specialist Project Application For rural hospitals to hire Life Care Specialists.

This application is in partnership with Arkansas Rural Health Partnership and the Christopher Wolf Crusade. Sentinel Project Application Selected partners will receive and utilize TruNarc Handheld Analyzers to conduct field-based presumptive exams of suspected narcotics, precursors, and cutting agents.

Prevention Recovery Education Program (PREP) Application The PREP program is designed to address drug misuse, family trauma resulting from this, and the impacts of the opioid epidemic among youth. [Application CLOSED] Apply Now Frequently Asked Questions What is the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership?

Arkansas governments (the state, counties and cities) began receiving settlement funding from opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in 2022, and Arkansas governments will continue receiving settlement funding for over a decade. In Arkansas, opioid settlement funding is split evenly among Arkansas cities (1/3), counties (1/3), and the state (1/3).

The cities (represented by the Arkansas Municipal League ) and the counties (represented by Association of Arkansas Counties ) came together to create the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership to administer and distribute the counties’ and cities’ settlement funding for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery projects that will abate the opioid epidemic in Arkansas counties and cities. What are the funding requirements?

Should I hire a grant writer? No, applications are designed to be user-friendly. What are the deadlines to apply?

Is there a limit to the number of applications you can submit? There is no limit to the amount of applications an organization can submit. The funding will be available for over a decade, so we encourage you to give each project the attention and focus it needs to be successful.

Can multiple projects be funded in a single city or county? Yes, multiple projects may be funded in a single city or county. Can you use the same signature sheets for different projects?

No. Each time you apply for a project, you will need to present it before your mayor(s) and county judge(s). What materials do you need to submit if you intend to purchase/remodel/expand property?

Proof of financial success Support/recommendation letters Verification that the property is zoned for your intended purpose Verification that the property can support your projected number of participants (sewage, electric) Photos of property underwriter’s review (this is your insurance) Sketch of the building you intend to purchase, build, or remodel Seller property disclosure Licensures or Certifications Functional job description of staff allocated to the project Please be sure to adopt the NARR Standards (National Alliance of Recovery Residences) if you plan to offer recovery housing.

Any other supporting documents you would like to send. If you have additional items to upload, please send them to [email protected] .