Applications are due July 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. PST. The California Department of Health Care Services, in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, is announcing a new funding opportunity, Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention and Education. This opportunity offers a 12-month contract for up to $200,000.00. Contracts will run from September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027.
Funding is available for organizations to implement programs addressing opioid use, stimulant use, and polysubstance use in California. Activities should support awareness, prevention, outreach and education, work to decrease community stigma, and strengthen referral pathways to treatment and medications for opioid use disorder. Activities must be inclusive to all who seek services. Please note that the opportunity will not fund direct treatment activities or recovery support services.
Office Hours
The Center is hosting office hours to answer questions regarding the open funding opportunities. Below are the upcoming office hours.
- Tuesday, July 7 at 1:00 p.m. PST
- Monday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. PST
- Thursday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. PST
- Tuesday, July 21 at 11:00 a.m. PST
If a passcode for the office hours meeting is requested, use: MATSOR4.
Please contact The Center at Sierra Health Foundation if you have any questions.