The Minneapolis Health Department has a new RFP. This is a funding opportunity for organizations to develop and put in place youth focused substance use prevention projects in Minneapolis.  

Background

Organizations can apply for up to $30,000 for one year. They will develop and carry out a project focused on preventing youth from using cannabis and other substances.

Projects may include youth and adults (such as caregivers). However, they should primarily focus on youth.

The goals of this project include:

• Educating youth about the effects of substance use on mental and physical health
• Building youth leadership and youth empowerment
• Ultimately developing and implementing prevention focused projects that are effective for young people in Minneapolis

This program is funded by a grant from the Cannabis & Substance Use Prevention program of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Health Improvement Bureau.

Contract

• Estimated contract start: May 2026
• Estimated contract end: May 2027

Read the RFP

View a list of City RFPs

• Select the event named 
  RFP_HLTH_ Youth Substance Use Prevention
• The event ID is 4059
• Review and download the bid package for information about the RFP and how to submit an application through eSupplier 
• See the steps to submit a bid

Application timeline

• RFP virtual information session, Tuesday, March 10 at 12:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.
  Join the meeting
• Completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday, March 24 at 2 p.m.