Idaho State Fiscal Year 2014
Substance Abuse Prevention
Request for Funding Applications

Benchmark Research & Safety is pleased to announce the release of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2014 Substance Abuse Prevention Request for Funding Applications (RFA). Benchmark is the statewide Substance Abuse Prevention Administrator for the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho Office of Drug Policy. We administer a limited fund for community-based, substance abuse prevention programs intended to make positive changes in the lives of Idaho's citizens and communities.

FINAL DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT
OF ELECTRONIC AND PAPER APPLICATIONS
AT BENCHMARK’S MOSCOW OFFICE

5:00 PM (PST), April 30, 2013

No Exceptions will be made for late applications

REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS

There are two funding applications available. Please read the application descriptions carefully. Use of the wrong application will render your application non-compliant.

Direct Service Funding Application - This funding application is designed for agencies seeking funding to provide substance abuse prevention services directly to youth, families and other at-risk individuals of Idaho. All applicants will need to submit a complete funding application, as well as the usual required documentation.

The Direct Service RFA is split into two sections: Application Instructions and the Application Packet. You will need both to successfully apply for funding.

To save each document on your computer, right-click on the link below, then choose "Save Target as" and follow the prompts.

• SFY 2013 Direct Service Funding Application Instructions    ** closed **
• SFY 2013 Direct Service Funding Application Packet          ** closed **

A Budget Excel Spreadsheet is available for Direct Service applicants and simplifies the budgeting process. Using the Budget Spreadsheet also greatly helps the people who make the funding decisions.

To save the spreadsheet on your computer, right-click on the link below, then choose "Save Target As" and follow the prompts.

• Optional 2014 Direct Service Budget Spreadsheet (MS Excel format)    ** closed **
• Contact your Regional Manager if you need a Budget Spreadsheet for more than 25 cohorts.

Coalition Funding Application - Coalitions applying for SFY 2014 funding should focus on efforts to change the shared environment and raise awareness of substance abuse issues at the community level.

The Coalition RFA is split into two sections: Coalition Application Instructions and the Coalition Application Packet. You will need both to successfully apply for funding.

To save each document on your computer, right-click on the link below, then choose "Save Target as" and follow the prompts.

• SFY 2014 Coalition Application Instructions    ** closed **
• SFY 2014 Coalition Application Packet          ** closed **

Supporting Materials
The following documents will be useful in completing the RFA or in understanding the requirements of the Substance Abuse Prevention program.

• SFY 2013 Substance Abuse Prevention Regional Needs Assessments
• Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Strategic Plans
• Sample Logic Model
• Criminal History Check Policy
• DHW Criminal History Unit
• Mandatory Reporting of Abuse Policy
• Parental Consent for Youth Surveys Policy
• Substance Abuse Prevention & Faith-Based Providers Policy

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