Peer Support Program Implementation

The contract titled Peer Support Program Implementation seeks to establish and manage peer mentorship initiatives that connect individuals living with paralysis with trained peer mentors to provide emotional support, foster skill development, and promote self-advocacy. The program aims to create meaningful, peer-driven relationships that enhance quality of life and empower participants through shared lived experience, with an emphasis on community-based, person-centered care. Eligible applicants will be expected to design scalable, culturally competent approaches that ensure accessibility and sustainability, focusing on outcomes such as improved mental well-being, increased independence, and stronger engagement with health and social services. This subcontract is issued under the Administration for Community Living within the Department of Health and Human Services and is categorized under NAICS code 621990 for other ambulatory health care services. The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026. While no specific location is designated for performance, the program is intended to serve individuals with paralysis nationwide through coordinated, remote or in-person mentorship structures. The initiative aligns with broader federal goals to expand community-based support systems for people with disabilities and requires applicants to demonstrate experience in disability advocacy, peer mentorship frameworks, and program evaluation methods to ensure measurable impact.