The Department of Health, Office of Healthy Communities
Request for Letters of Intent for Regional Marijuana Prevention/Education Contractor

• Opportunity for organizations interested in leading regional youth marijuana prevention initiatives.
• The lead organization will develop and implement a “Regional Marijuana Prevention and Education Program” geared to reducing marijuana use by youth within their regions.
• Submit a Letter of Intent to apply for direct community funds to serve as the Regional Marijuana Prevention/Education Contractor for one of the Accountable Communities of Health regions.
• Letters of Intent and required materials are due November 20, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. Submit via email to patti.miglioresantiago@doh.wa.gov and place “MJ LOI” in the subject line.
• For additional information, contact Patti Migliore-Santiago at patti.miglioresantiago@doh.wa.gov.

The Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Request for Applications for Community-Based Prevention Services

• Opportunity for the expansion of youth substance abuse prevention services in Washington Sate.
• This is a DBHR grant opportunity supported with Dedicated Marijuana Account prevention funds for community-based organizations (CBOs) and public entities to apply to implement prevention programs in communities.
• Priority will be given for services to be focused in high-need communities and for collaborative efforts with community coalitions.
• An informational webinar call is scheduled for December 1, 2015 from 1:00-2:30 PM. Register here.
• View the Request for Application and related forms (under Community-based Prevention Services RFA). Applications are due December 15, 2015.
• For additional information, email PRItraining@dshs.wa.gov.