Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention Technical Assistance and Training

Minnesota Department of Health

The buyer seeks proposals to provide statewide coordination, technical assistance and training to support the new Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention Grant Program. The contractor will assist grantees and partners in creating policy, systems, and environmental changes that support substance use prevention. Key activities include providing legal analysis, developing trainings, creating resources, and facilitating collaboration among grantees.

• 3/25/2025 - Questions Due
• 4/3/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/1/2025 - Anticipated Contract Start Date

• Review MN Cannabis law and respond to questions from local public health agencies
• Provide statewide approach for integrating Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention Grant Program
• Develop and provide cannabis training for grantees
• Provide technical assistance and support to grantees
• Create strategy-specific resources like toolkits, templates, and sample policies
• Facilitate peer-exchange opportunities for grantee collaboration
• Document work and technical assistance to inform future programs