Trust Grant RFP 19899 Peer-Run Recovery Oriented Program

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is soliciting proposals for competitive grants to enhance or expand peer-led recovery support services for Trust beneficiaries. The program primarily targets adults aged 18 and older experiencing behavioral health challenges or those seeking recovery support, with families and youth as a secondary population. The overarching goal is to promote long-term sustainability by assisting providers in achieving readiness for Medicaid and third-party billing. Total available funding is anticipated not to exceed 2,000,000 dollars per year. The initial period of performance runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with a possible one-year extension at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. Proposals must be submitted by 1:30 P.M. Alaska Time on May 26, 2026, via email, Alaska ZendTo, or sealed hard copy with a USB drive. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations in good standing or government entities. Evaluation is based on a 70-point scale focusing on program goals and outcomes, the description of peer-based services and sustainable financing, and the inclusion of evaluation methods. Grantees are required to use a Results Based Accountability framework to report annually on service utilization, quality, and key outcomes. All programs must align with the Alaska 1115 Behavioral Health Demonstration waiver regions. Final award decisions are made by the Board of Trustees based on advisory recommendations from the Proposal Evaluation Committee.