Request for Applications (RFA) for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies and National Health Corps Chicago (NHC Chicago) AmeriCorps Programs

Issued By: Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC)

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 each have a cohort of AmeriCorps members who 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. Full RFAs and application materials are linked below.

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 an AmeriCorps 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, particularly in response to COVID-19. Primarily, SUD Allies members carry out two main service activities – case management and health education – within its program; however, SUD Allies supports innovative programs and encourages applicants to think creatively about how an AmeriCorps member might 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.

[Full RFA]

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 COVID-19 prevention and response, 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 2021-2022 NHC program year by AmeriCorps.

[Full RFA]

Application Instructions:

Completed applications for both programs are due by Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11:59pm CT. Applications will be accepted after February 8, 2021 only if slots remain open. For detailed submission instructions, please review each program’s full RFA.

For questions related to the SUD Allies RFA, please contact sudallies@phimc.org.

For questions related to the NHC Chicago RFA, please contact Alisha Jani, Project Manager – National Health Corps Chicago at alisha.jani@phimc.org.