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This section outlines funding opportunities and steps taken for Portland Street Response (PSR) and Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT) programs. It identifies government grants (SAMHSA, CDC, Medicaid/Medicare, Bureau of Justice Assistance, HRSA), state and local funding sources, and research/innovation grants. Actions include submitting a JAG grant proposal on 9/23/2024, planning reapplication for FY25 JAG, engaging with regional Medicaid partners, and exploring collaboration with CareOregon.

Key points (each cites a PDF page):

JAG grant proposal submitted to Public Safety Service Area leadership on 9/23/2024; plans to reapply for FY25 JAG grant (p. 1140)
Healthy Oregon Workforce Training Opportunity (HOWTO) Grant Program proposal to be submitted to Public Safety Service Area leadership (p. 1140)
Participated in monthly regional Medicaid reimbursement meetings with Multnomah County, Central City Concern, OHA, and City of Portland PSR and CHAT (p. 1140)
Met with Denver Wellpower to understand their Medicaid billing model (p. 1140)
Identified multiple federal funding sources: SAMHSA, CDC, Bureau of Justice Assistance, HRSA, US Department of Health and Human Services, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) (p. 1140)
Initiated partnership discussions with CareOregon to explore potential funding collaborations (p. 1140)
Held meetings with Mayor's Office and OGR regarding funding opportunities (p. 1140)

📋 Portland Street Response (PSR) · Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT) · Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program · Healthy Oregon Workforce Training Opportunity (HOWTO) Grant Program · 🏛️ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · Bureau of Justice Assistance · US Department of Health and Human Services

2. Research and Innovation Grants

Source: PDF p. 1140 · raw: 1140

Breadcrumb: 5 ps › PSR-and-CHAT-2025-Budget-Note-Memo › Response memo to FY2025 Budget Note: Direction to Develop Programmatic Mission, Scope, and Staffing Model for Portland Street Response & Community Health Assess and Treat › Appendix 4- Funding opportunities and steps taken › 2. Research and Innovation Grants

Appendix 4- Funding opportunities and steps taken

GOVERNMENT G RANTS AND FUNDING • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grants Dashboard | SAMHSA • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Seek grants for overdose prevention and intervention strategies - Search Grants | Grants.gov • Medicaid and Medicare: Leverage funding from Medicaid and Medicare programs for eligible services. • Local Government Funding: Advocate for local government budget allocations specifically for mental health and overdose prevention programs. • Bureau of Justice Assistance: Available Funding | Bureau of Justice Assistance (ojp.gov) • US Department of Health and Human Services: Get Ready for Grants Management | HHS.gov • Health Resources and Services Administration: Find Grant Funding | HRSA Opportunities • FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Solicitation | Bureau of Justice Assistance (ojp.gov) • State of Oregon - Bid Solicitation • Build partnership with CareOregon (PSR) Next Steps • Proposal for JAG grant sent to Public Safety Service Area leadership on 9/23/2024; will reapply for FY25 JAG grant. • Submit proposal for Healthy Oregon Workforce Training Opportunity (HOWTO) Grant Program to Public Safety Service Area leadership. • Continue discussions and partnership development with CareOregon (PSR). Steps Taken • Held meetings with the Mayor's Office and OGR regarding funding opportunities. • Participated in regional Medicaid reimbursement meetings with Multnomah County, Central City Concern, OHA, City of Portland’s PSR and CHAT (Monthly). • Conducted city Medicaid reimbursement meetings with Central City Concern, City of Portland’s PSR, CHAT, and Portland Solutions. • Met with Denver Wellpower to understand their Medicaid billing model. • Conducted ongoing research and reviews for grant opportunities. • Initiated meetings with CareOregon to discuss potential funding collaborations.
R ESEARCH AND INNOVATION GRANTS Opportunities • National Institutes of Health (NIH): Seek funding for innovative mental health and substance use disorder treatment projects. Find Grant Funding | grants.nih.gov • Pilot programs to test new approaches and demonstrate their efficacy for securing future grants.

Parent: Appendix 4- Funding opportunities and steps taken · PDF: p. 1140