Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati Issues Request for Proposals -- $1 Million in Grants Available for Projects Addressing Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders in the Criminal Justice System

Grant dollars will be divided between planning and start-up projects, and will be awarded on a competitive basis. The Health Foudnation intends to fund another round of programs in 2007.

Letters of intent must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (EDT) on Wednesday, April 19, 2006.

If invited to submit a proposal, completed proposals must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (EDT) on Wednesday, June 21, 2006.

A letter of intent workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2006, from 1:00 -- 3:00 pm., at the Health Foundation Conference Facility.

The Health Foudnation is interested in funding collaborative projects between the criminal justice and mental health systems that are directed at either diversion or re-entry for juveniles or adults.

For in-depth information about the RFP, including detailed information on the grant's specific eligibility criteria, please click here.

Please visit the Greater Cincinnati Health Foundation's Web site for application guidelines and frequently asked questions.