Opportunity
NIH Reporter #11355937
NIH/NIDA Peer-Delivered Stigma Reduction Intervention for Polysubstance Use in Rural Maryland
Posted
July 12, 2026
Identifier
11355937
NAICS
621330, 541720
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is seeking proposals for the development and evaluation of a peer-delivered stigma reduction intervention for individuals with polysubstance use in rural Maryland. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based research and intervention opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of a single-session, peer-delivered intervention to reduce internalized stigma related to substance use disorder and medication for opioid use disorder - Focus on individuals with polysubstance use in rural Maryland - No part numbers or physical product quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on behavioral health expertise, particularly in stigma reduction and substance use populations - Intervention must be peer-delivered and evaluated for effectiveness - Project value estimated at $107,386 - No physical products or equipment are being procured
Description
This project aims to develop and evaluate a peer-delivered intervention to reduce internalized stigma related to substance use disorder and medication for opioid use disorder in rural Maryland. The intervention is designed for individuals with polysubstance use. The project is funded by NIH/NIDA with a total award amount of $107,386. The project period spans from May 15, 2026, to April 30, 2028.