Alaska Online Public Notices #19899

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Peer-Run Recovery Support Services Grants

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is seeking proposals to fund peer-run recovery support services for adults with behavioral health challenges across Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (state agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service delivery, not product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Peer-based recovery support services, including: - Recovery community or drop-in centers - Peer-led groups and peer support coaching (one-on-one and group) - Navigation and linkage to treatment and social services - Services delivered in-person, virtually, or both - Use of trauma-informed care practices - Evaluation and reporting using a Results Based Accountability (RBA) framework - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must be led and delivered by individuals with lived experience - Applicants must be nonprofits, political subdivisions, or Alaska Native Tribes (individuals not eligible) - Emphasis on Medicaid billing readiness and coordination with local behavioral health, employment, housing, and healthcare partners - No state certification required for peer support providers - Funding up to $2 million annually, with possible renewal for a second year - Projects must demonstrate experience with Trust beneficiaries and capacity for service delivery - Budgets must be submitted for each year, with continuation contingent on trustee approval

Description

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is soliciting proposals for competitive grants to enhance or expand existing peer-led recovery support services for Trust beneficiaries. The project must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the grant program goals and outcomes. The Trust anticipates funding multiple grants as a result of this RFP. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, and a pre-proposal conference will be held via Zoom on May 13, 2026. The program aims to support adult peer support services for individuals experiencing early or emerging behavioral health challenges and those seeking to maintain recovery.

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