Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, & Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) will be releasing the Application for Funding (AFF) for program proposals to be implemented from January 1, 2026 December 31, 2026. Applications are being accepted for treatment & supportive services and prevention & early intervention services for mental health and substance use disorders. Proposals should address the behavioral health needs in the Montgomery County community. Statutorily mandated services will be given priority. Below are the priority service areas for calendar year 2026 funding: Suicide prevention, treatment, and care Substance use prevention, treatment, and care Mental illness prevention, treatment, and care Chronic and toxic stress prevention, treatment, and care Violence prevention and care for victims of violence Problem gambling prevention, treatment and care Those interested in applying for funding must meet the applicable funding guidelines and complete an online application. While not mandatory, applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Bidders Conference on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for informational purposes. The Bidders' Conference will occur in person in the ADAMHS Training Room at 409 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45402 Second Floor. Registration for in-person attendance is requested on the ADAMHS EventBrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ 1657501875729?aff=oddtdtcreator The Bidders Conference will also offer an online option via Zoom. Those planning to join via Zoom do not need to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83792431889 ADAMHS staff will host a technical assistance session for those interested in applying for funding on Thursday, September 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom link will be included in the Request for Application. A finance presentation and Q&A session will take place from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Staff will be available to answer additional questions after that time. ADAMHS reserves the right to reject proposals and/or fund less than the requested amount. Any agency that receives ADAMHS funding will enter into a contract with ADAMHS before any payment of allocated funds. All decisions of ADAMHS on the allocation of funds are final and are contingent upon the receipt of allocations from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) and the Human Services Levy Fund. Minimum Eligibility Requirements All applications will be pre-screened to ensure the organization and program meet the minimum eligibility requirements to contract for services. Minimum requirements are outlined below. Any applications not meeting the standards outlined in this section will not be considered for funding in this application cycle. Must provide behavioral health, prevention or early intervention, treatment, or supportive services Must provide services in Montgomery County, Ohio Must be in existence for at least one year Must not engage in political or lobbying activities with the funds Must be registered to do business in the State of Ohio Must be current on all taxes Faith-based organizations are eligible and encouraged to apply, but religious content and/or activities which seek to proselytize may not be required in order to access the services for which funding is requested Applicants shall address all requirements, contain each agency / organization's legal name, and be electronically signed by officials authorized by the organization to execute a contract. Any changes required in the AFF require an amendment to the AFF. All proposals are due by October 10, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. Late proposals will not be considered. The formal Request for Applications will be posted online on Monday, September 22. Refer to the website (www.mcadamhs.org) under "funding opportunities' for full details and a listing of the FAQ. All questions regarding the 2026 Application for Funding should be forwarded to Colleen Oakes, ADAMHS Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives at coakes@mcadamhs.org or at 937-443-0416. Important Dates September 17, 9 a.m.: Bidders' Conference (In Person or Virtual) September 22, 9 a.m.: Request for Application will be live on mcadamhs.org September 25, 1 to 3 p.m.: Technical Assistance (Virtual) October 10, 5 p.m.: All proposals due Role of Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) serves as the community mental health, alcohol, and drug addiction services planning entity for Montgomery County. The duties of ADAMHS specifically include the evaluation, development, and assessment of community mental health, alcohol, and drug addiction needs, services, and programs under the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 340. Through this work, ADAMHS is considered a safety net for people with behavioral health needs in Montgomery County. 9-7/2025
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