Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions

Application Deadline: September 30, 2022
Review of applications: October 1 - 26, 2022
Notification of Selection: November 1, 2022
Project kick-off: December 5, 2022

Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions CoverThe Institute for Intergovernmental Research, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA); the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the State Justice Institute (SJI); and the National Association of Counties (NACo), is excited to share a new initiative, Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions. This initiative is part of BJA's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP)

Reaching Rural is a one-year initiative where participants receive coaching and participate in skill-building workshops as well as virtual and in-person learning experiences.

Participation includes:

  • Travel and per diem costs to participate in an orientation, a field visit to observe the implementation of evidence-informed practices in a rural setting, and a closing session at the end of the 12 months
  • Monthly mentorship and guidance aimed towards local needs
  • Monthly assignments that help apply core concepts to local communities or regions
  • Access to a diverse network of rural peers, innovative rural communities, and technical assistance providers
  • Formal recognition for completing the planning initiative

This is not a grant opportunity. Participants will be reimbursed for their travel expenses when attending sponsored activities, but no additional funding is provided as a result of being selected for the Reaching Rural initiative. 

Access the solicitation (PDF)

Informational Webinar:

August 31, 2022 - 2:00 p.m. EST

Interested participants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about this initiative and the application process.

Questions can be submitted in advance of the webinar to [email protected] no later than August 30, 2022.

Register for the event