Opioid Resource Grant Program: AmerisourceBergen Foundation applications sought

Opioid Resource Grant Program- AmerisourceBergen Foundation

Internal applications due June 14

These instructions are for VUMC investigators. VU investigators should apply through InfoReady and address any questions to VU-LSO@vanderbilt.edu.

Overview:

VUMC may submit one application to the AmerisourceBergen Opioid Resource Grant Program.

AmerisourceBergen Foundation invites proposals that describe how the Foundation can best contribute resources and funding to address opioid abuse and misuse. Grants will be awarded for the most innovative and constructive solutions and priority will be given to concepts addressing
these key areas of focus:

• Safe disposal
• Education around prevention

The size of grant disbursements will depend on the needs of each grantee, up to $100,000 per grant. We expect the average grant size to be between $50,000 to $75,000. Applicants may also propose original and innovative projects, or customize and build upon publicly available projects and/or strategy models, as well as existing tools and materials, while avoiding the duplication of existing materials.

Eligibility:

• The project or program must align with the Foundation’s mission and focus.
• The project or program cannot be limited to serving a narrowly defined group of individuals, but must instead serve a broad and indeterminate charitable class.
• The project or program cannot be to fund direct treatment costs for individuals or groups of individuals suffering from substance abuse.
• The organization cannot lobby as a substantial portion of its activities or support political causes or campaigns.

Evaluation Criteria:

• The goal is to award funding for safe disposal, education about prevention, and/or innovative solutions, relating to the needs identified in each submission.
• LOIs will be selected to advance based on the identified solutions. It is expected that LOI submissions will identify critical needs that the Foundation can address by leveraging its resources.
• Although not required, we encourage multiple organizations to develop a collective, collaborative partner submission.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to identify and leverage existing, proven, evidence-based frameworks and strategies.
• Applications focusing on education may include new concepts or approaches, or proven models. Education initiatives may address a wide spectrum of needs, and
• priority will be given to the effective dissemination of the following topics:
  • Provider education about appropriate opioid prescribing
  • Patient education about the risks and effects of prescription opioids, and what to do if they have concerns about addiction
  • Public education, especially aimed at rural communities
  • Training to reduce youth risk factors, such as delinquency, and boost protective factors, such as decision-making skills for problem solving and resisting peer pressure
  • Addiction as a childhood onset condition
  • Preventing teens from initiating problematic opioid use in the first place
  • Advising parents of teens to lock up prescription opioid medications and dispose of old pills
  • How youth can effectively cope when living with adults with addiction

AmerisourceBergen Coproration manages the transportation of medication, including controlled substances, from manufacturers to licensed pharmacies and hospitals. The AmerisourceBergen Foundation provides funding for programs and organizations that focus on expanding access to quality healthcare—both human and animal—to strengthen communities around the world.

Internal Application Process:

Anyone interested in being considered as Vanderbilt’s nominee must submit the following (in a single PDF) to LSO@vanderbilt.edu  by 5 p.m. on June 14: 

1. A 1-2 page Letter of Intent (LOI) describing an overview of opioid epidemic needs and possible approaches to leverage AmerisourceBergen Foundation’s resources. Please describe and specify the target audience and justify the selection of the audience, based on evidence of need and supported by credible data. In addition, please describe the geographic focus and reach.
2. Brief statement of support from department chair/center director
3. NIH Biosketch

Submissions should reference program name in the subject line of the email. 

Questions? Contact us at LSO@vanderbilt.edu