OneOhio Recovery Foundation 2024 Regional Grant Cycle

The 2024 Regional Grant request for proposals (RFP) has been posted and the registration process opened in the OneOhio Grant Portal on March 4. The application window will open in the portal on April 2, and a scoring rubric and application questions will be available on the Foundation’s website at or before that time. More information is available on the Foundation’s Grant Headquarters webpage.

The deadline to submit applications in the OneOhio Grant Portal is May 3. Organizations across Ohio are encouraged to submit applications to advance innovative, evidence-based ideas for combating the impact of substance use while enhancing prevention, treatment and recovery services and programming around the state. Successful proposals will be selected through a competitive process to share in the OneOhio Recovery Foundation’s 2024 Regional Grant Cycle, its first. As much as $51 million will be allocated by the Foundation in this cycle.

DeWine Signs Order on Solar Eclipse Safety

Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Wednesday that directs all state departments and agencies to be prepared to ensure the health and safety of all Ohioans and visitors before, during and after the forthcoming solar eclipse. The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 will cross a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio, the governor’s office said in a news release. Only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states during the existence of the U.S. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806, and the next total solar eclipse will not pass through Ohio until the year 2099.

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) is coordinating the state’s preparation and response to the event, and all law enforcement agencies are prepared to respond with necessary personnel and resources to assist local law enforcement in contributing to the safety and security of Ohio residents and tourists.  The event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the state. The influx of visitors prompted state agencies to work together to ensure everyone is prepared and safe before, during and after the event. Travelers are urged to arrive early and stay late to avoid the heaviest traffic. Additional preparedness resources are available at eclipse.ohio.gov and events surrounding the eclipse can be found at ohio.org/eclipse.

Behavioral Health Peer Support Services Stakeholder Meeting, Tuesday March 19, 2024, 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Ohio Department of Medicaid and OhioMHAS will hold a virtual stakeholder meeting to present an update on the new Mental Health Peer Support Service that is being added to the Medicaid Behavioral Health benefit package. Peer support is currently available as a Medicaid benefit for those with substance use disorder (SUD) and as a part of several evidenced-based practices. This new service will expand coverage for individuals with mental health needs.  

Landlord Mitigation Program Funding Opportunity Deadline Today

OhioMHAS would like to share the Landlord Mitigation Program funding opportunity for the Stepping Up Counties.  The information session was held on March 8th and the video recording will be uploaded on the RFI web page soon.  The RFI is open and you can find the RFI information by clicking here.  Please submit e-mail of interest to: [email protected] and the deadline to respond to the RFI is March 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.