On March 2nd, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for one-time funding to support prevention providers with the establishment of a paid internship position for up to 12 months. This program aims to provide staff support to prevention providers, attract diverse individuals into the prevention field, and provide interns with job experience and an entry-level path towards a professional credential, such as a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
OASAS will provide up to $1 million in total funding to support at least thirty internship positions. This funding is made available through supplemental funding allocated by the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act to the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant program.
Eligible applicants are existing OASAS-funded prevention providers, including Prevention Resource Centers. Applicants may apply for up to $21,000 to support the one-year paid internship position, which may include hourly wages, fringe, OTPS, supervisor stipend (up to $2,200), and agency administration costs.
The RFA is available here and SPG’s summary of the opportunity is attached. Applications are due on March 31st.