Thursday, August 2, 2018
Request for Applications Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies AmeriCorps Program
Issued By: Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC)
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is seeking applications from organizations that provide SUD services and/or prevention to host an AmeriCorps member for a period of eleven months. The RFA is limited to positions that would allow AmeriCorps members to provide one or more of the following direct services to populations in SUD treatment and/or recovery or at high risk for SUD:
- Case Management
- Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
- Anti-Stigma Education
- Prevention Education
SUD Allies is made up of a cohort of twelve AmeriCorps members that will be placed in up to twelve eligible organizations for eleven months to support projects that align with SUD Allies goals, objectives, and/or strategies. Applicants may request more than one AmeriCorps member. Funding for this AmeriCorps program is made available by the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a part of the Illinois Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Key Dates
Full Application Release Date | Thursday, August 2, 2018 |
Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | |
Applications Due | Friday, August 31, 2018 |
Cash Contribution Due Date | Monday, October 15, 2018 |
Program Year | October 22, 2018 – September 20, 2019 |
Eligibility Information:
Applicants must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) public or private nonprofit organization; institution of higher education; government entity within a state or territory; Indian Tribe; or a partnership/consortium
- Provide substance use disorder services and prevention within the City of Chicago or suburban Cook County
- Provide a cash contribution in the amount of $13,500 per member
Pre-Application Webinar:
PHIMC strongly encourages all interested applicants to attend the pre-application webinar on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This webinar will provide you with detailed instructions and technical assistance in completing both the application and the proposed position description.
To register for this webinar, please visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zFXzyrYnTn-8HA2zzzXhNg
Application Submission:
All applications and required documents must be submitted electronically to SUDallies@phimc.org by 11:59 PM on Friday, August 31, 2018. The applicant is solely responsible for submitting a complete and timely application. Hard copies of the application will not be accepted.
Click on each item to download the full RFA and Application and Position Description Template.
Description:
SUD Allies supports prevention, treatment, and recovery agencies throughout Chicago and suburban Cook County. SUD Allies AmeriCorps members engage clients, youth, and providers through a variety of comprehensive services, including case management, health insurance enrollment assistance, prevention education, and anti-stigma education. Administered by Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), SUD Allies increases resources to combat substance use disorder for individuals, families, and communities. PHIMC provides the members with the training and professional development necessary to successfully enter the public health workforce.
For any questions related to this RFA, please contact Caitlin Stack, Program Director – Workforce Development at caitlin.stack@phimc.org
