Request for Applications (RFA) for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies and National Health Corps Chicago (NHC Chicago) AmeriCorps Programs
PHIMC is seeking applications from organizations interested in partnering with our AmeriCorps programs, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies and National Health Corps Chicago (NHC Chicago). SUD Allies and NHC Chicago are each made up of a cohort of AmeriCorps members that are placed in eligible organizations to support projects that align with the corresponding program goals, objectives, and/or strategies. Applicants may request more than one AmeriCorps member.
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 a cash contribution per full-time member or part-time member, as indicated in each program’s RFA
PHIMC partners with host site organizations that align with the mission of SUD Allies or NHC Chicago, have capacity to support a member, and commit to providing a meaningful service experience.
Benefits of Hosting AmeriCorps Members
- A consistent member with a strong skill set for up to 11 months increases organizational capacity to address critical needs
- Support for host site supervisors and ongoing technical assistance from PHIMC program staff
- Networking and collaboration opportunities with other host sites
- Member training and professional development from PHIMC program staff and outside experts, including motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, conflict resolution, and communication
- Opportunity to hire individuals with lived experience
About SUD Allies
The mission of SUD Allies is to expand resources to combat substance use disorder in Illinois communities. Administered by PHIMC, SUD Allies supports agencies throughout Illinois in providing prevention, treatment, and recovery services. SUD Allies AmeriCorps members engage clients, youth, and providers through a variety of comprehensive services.
SUD Allies is interested in hearing from applicants about what substance use programming and services are needed in their community. SUD Allies supports innovative programs and encourages applicants to think creatively about how an AmeriCorps member might build their capacity to meet the needs of people impacted by or at risk for SUD. Funding for this AmeriCorps program is made available by Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a part of Illinois Department of Public Health, in partnership with Corporation for National and Community Service.
Host site applications are due July 31, 2020.
About NHC Chicago
NHC Chicago, an operating site of National Health Corps, places AmeriCorps members in local organizations to provide service by connecting those who need it most with health and wellness education, benefits, and services.
NHC Chicago is interested in partnering with organizations that can provide service activities focused on increasing physical activity and improving nutrition in order to reduce obesity and/or chronic conditions that are linked to obesity, improving the ability of older adults 50+ to remain in their own homes with the same or improved quality of life, and reducing and/or preventing prescription drug and opioid use. These priorities have been set for the 2020-2021 NHC program year by Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Program Year Timeline
- Full Time: August 2020 – July 2021
- Part Time: Immediately – December 2020
Questions?
- For SUD Allies questions and application materials, please contact Clare Healy, Project Manager – Substance Use Disorder Allies at c.healy@phimc.org.
- For NHC Chicago questions and application materials, please contact Alisha Jani, Project Manager – National Health Corps Chicago at alisha.jani@phimc.org.
