Region 1 LPO Funding
The Division of Substance Use Programs is providing new prevention funding to four regions across the state, through partnership with a Lead Prevention Organization (LPO) in each region. The purpose of this funding is to increase state, regional, and community capacity to deliver meaningful substance misuse prevention statewide, by addressing all ages and substances, ensuring access, decreasing disparities, and developing a consolidated and holistic approach. In July 2023, United Way of Northwest Vermont (UWNWVT) was selected by the State of Vermont Department of Health, Division of Substance Use (DSU) as one of four Lead Prevention Organizations across the state. In this role, UWNWVT is leading substance misuse prevention activities and sub-granting funds to community prevention partners located in Northwest and Central Vermont.
Learn more about the LPO StructureCurrent Funding Opportunities
We are approaching the next year of LPO Funding! See below for relevant materials, links, and the funding timeline. The Year 3 Grant Period is for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
RFP Documents
RFP
Budget Form Template
Application Questions
Logic Model Template
Risk Assessment Form
W-9
State of Vermont Attachment C
RFP Timeline
March 14: RFP and Application released
March 28: Applicant Q&A via Teams
April 11: Applications due by 5pm
April 25: Funding Committee sends clarifying questions to applicants
May 9: Applicant responses due back to Funding Committee
May 23 – June 2: Funding Committee reviewing and Finalizing Portfolio
Week of June 9: Final Region 1 Portfolio Announced
Year 2 Portfolio
Year 2 Grant Period: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Year 1 Portfolio
Year 1 Grant Period: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024