• May 1, 2026
  • 8:14 PM

PROUD Partnership & Funding Opportunities

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) announces the availability of funding through the Fund for Resilient Nevada (FRN) settlement award. This funding opportunity supports opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, and wraparound support services for veterans and their families.

FRN funding supports NDVS’s Preventing and Reducing Opioid Use Disorder (PROUD) program which addresses the opioid crisis impacting Nevada veterans, service members, and their families statewide.

Funding Opportunity Description

The project period for this funding opportunity is July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

Funding amounts are not predetermined and will be awarded based on available funds and program priorities.

Eligible organizations are invited to apply for funding to develop, expand, or enhance programs that improve prevention, treatment, recovery, and supportive services for veterans and their families.

Projects must demonstrate a clear connection to addressing substance use disorder and opioid-related impacts within Nevada communities.

All funded activities must align with the Nevada Opioid Needs Assessment and Statewide Plan 2022 and demonstrate capacity to effectively serve Nevada veterans and their families effectively.

DEADLINE: To be considered for funding, applicants must submit all required application pieces by May 25, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

Important Notes

  • Funding amounts are not predetermined
  • All awards are subject to available funds and program priorities
  • Submission does not guarantee funding
  • Additional documents may be requested during review

Questions and Important Dates

  • Questions to be submitted via email to PROUD@veterans.nv.gov on or before May 15, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PDT
  • Deadline for application submission: Monday May 25, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PDT

IMPORTANT FUNDING INFORMATION

Who Should Apply

Eligible applicants include organizations that provide or support services to Nevada veterans, military members, and their families, including:

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Behavioral health providers
  • Substance use treatment providers
  • Community-based service organizations
  • Tribal or rural health providers
  • Other qualified service providers who support Nevada’s veterans

How to Apply

DEADLINE: To be considered for funding, applicants must submit all required application pieces by May 25, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

  • Applications must be submitted electronically, via email.
  • Complete application documents online, download, and submit via email.
  • Required documents include:
    • Budget template
    • Scope of work template,
    • BHCEN certification of eligibility (if applicable)
    • Resumes of key personnel
  • Submit completed application packages via email to PROUD@veterans.nv.gov
  • Use the subject line format: (Applicant Name) – PROUD Application to submit the application
  • Ensure all required attachments are included in a single submission package
  • Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered

Required Documents

• 2026 PROUD RFA Announcement
• 2026 PROUD RFA Application Template
• 2026 PROUD RFA Budget Template
• 2026 PROUD RFA Scope of Work
• 2026 PROUD RFA Scoring Rubric

Funding Requirements

Funding is provided through the Fund for Resilient Nevada (FRN) in accordance with Nevada Revised Statues governing the settlement-derived opioid response funding.

FRN is established in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 433.712 through 433.744.

All funded projects must:

·         Align with the Nevada Statewide Opioid Response Plan

·         Address opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, anti-stigma awareness/education, or support services

·         Directly serve Nevada veterans and/or their families

Activities not aligned with the Statewide Opioid Response Plan are not eligible for funding.

Evaluation & Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • Alignment with state opioid response priorities
  • Demonstrated need and expected impact
  • Capacity and readiness to implement services
  • Experience serving veterans and families
  • Strength of evaluation and performance measurement plan
  • Sustainability beyond the grant period

Important Notes

  • Funding amounts are not predetermined
  • All awards are subject to available funds and program priorities
  • Submission does not guarantee funding
  • Additional documents may be requested during review

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