2026-2027 Drug-Free Coalition of Tippecanoe County RFA Grant Workshop Training

This meeting was a grant workshop training held by the Tippecanoe County Government on October 2, 2025, focused on the 2026-2027 Drug-Free Coalition of Tippecanoe County Request for Applications (RFA). The session provided detailed guidance on the application process, including how to write proposal narratives, develop SMART goals, and prepare budgets for grant submissions. Key procurement-related discussions included the allocation of approximately $145,000 to $150,000 in funding to support multiple organizations addressing substance use prevention, treatment, education, and justice services. The workshop emphasized the importance of submitting separate proposals for each program, clearly defining problem statements and goals, and providing detailed budget justifications covering personnel, supplies, training, contracts, and capital expenses. The meeting also clarified funding timelines, reimbursement procedures, and expectations for program continuation and outcome reporting.