2026 Bloomington Downtown Outreach Grant Application

2026 Bloomington Downtown Outreach Grant REQUEST FOR FUNDING

Fiscal Year January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
The City of Bloomington 2026 Downtown Outreach (DTO) grants are enabled by Opioid Restricted Settlement Funding. Between 2012 and 2016, 58 counties in Indiana reported opioid prescription rates exceeding 100 prescriptions per 100 residents. In response to this ongoing crisis, the State of Indiana has partnered with local governments to allocate funds aimed at combating the opioid epidemic. In an effort to address the crisis, Bloomington will direct these funds toward supporting individuals and organizations that assist those directly affected by opioid addiction, as well as those in treatment and recovery within the City.

Opioid Restricted Settlement Funding can only be given to proposals directly related to addressing the opioid epidemic. Please see eligibility requirements below.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to qualify for funding, the organization must fall into one of the following two categories:
In order to qualify for funding, the organization must fall into one of the following categories:

1. The organization must be a nonprofit entity registered as a 501(c)3 or 501(c)19 working to combat substance use disorder in at least one of the following ways:
- Prevention programs
- Expanding syringe service programs
- Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
- Treatment of incarcerated population
- Expansion of warm hand-off and recovery services
- Medication assisted treatment distribution and other opioid related treatment
2. Be an individual who meets the criteria to be a certified addiction peer recovery coach I or II and is seeking funding for both training and testing.

A full listing of the Indiana Attorney General Approved Opioid Remediation Users can be found on the Indiana Attorney General's website.
Does the organization or individual applying for funding meet the criteria for one of the above categories?*

YesNoUnsure
Which Criteria*

1. Nonprofit entity registered as a 501(c)3 or 501(c)19 working to combat substance use disorder2. A certified addiction peer recovery coach I or II, and is seeking funding for both training and testing3. Both
Grant Eligibility Notification
Thank you for your interest in applying for grant funding. After reviewing your application, we regret to inform you that your submission does not currently meet the eligibility criteria for this specific funding opportunity.

However, we would like to offer you the chance to be considered for other grant matching opportunities available through the City of Bloomington. Please provide your contact information below, and our team will review your details to connect you with relevant opportunities that may better align with your project or initiative.

We appreciate your commitment to making a positive impact in our community and look forward to exploring other ways we may support your work.

Contact Information
Program Name:*
Organization/Agency*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

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Postal / Zip Code
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Phone Number*
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Contact Email*
example@example.com
Executive Director*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
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Amount of Funding Requested*

Section A
Please complete the following questions if applying for a 2026 Downtown Outreach Grant. You will only need to complete Section B if your organization received DTO funds in 2025.
Please provide an overview of the program and the overall goal of the program, including a summary of the project and details as to how the project will impact Opioid Use Disorder.*
Please describe the services you plan to offer under the program.*
How many clients do you plan to serve in fiscal year (FY) 2026 under this program?*
Please discuss how you determined or calculated the amount of requested funding.*
Please describe how the program is evaluated and what outcomes are expected to be achieved in FY 2026.*
Did your organization receive a 2025 Downtown Outreach Grant?*

YesNo

Section B
If your organization received a 2025 Downtown Outreach Grant, please complete the following questions:
Please summarize the services provided in 2025 with DTO funds, including goals and objectives for the past year, number of clients served, and any changes from the originally stated goals and activities for which the funds were requested.
Discuss the project's successes and challenges by highlighting accomplishments, innovations, and problems, along with their solutions and anecdotes.
How did the Downtown Outreach Grant increase your agency's ability to serve your target audience?
Attach a final detailed budget. Please describe how you spent your grant funds. Were any major changes made from the grant proposal? Do you have a significant amount of money still unspent ($200 or more)?
In terms of sustainability, please describe how the project funded by this grant will continue in future years if the Downtown Outreach Grant is reduced or no longer available, and what impact that will have on your clients.

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Contact Submitting Application (if different from above)

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If you have any questions regarding the application, please feel free to contact the Community and Family Resources Department at 812-349-3430 or via email at cfrd@bloomington.in.gov. We are happy to assist you!
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2026 Bloomington Downtown Outreach Grant REQUEST FOR FUNDING

ELIGIBILITY

Grant Eligibility Notification

Contact Information

Section A

Section B

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