The Tri County ADAMHS Board plans, contracts, and evaluates a unified system of mental health and substance use disorder treatment for persons living in Mercer, Van Wert, and Paulding Counties.  The Board serves adults and children with mental illness and substance use disorders and promotes a Recovery Oriented System of Care.  The Tri County ADAMHS Board is committed to fostering the development and delivery of high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive Community Mental Health Services that are culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of our residents.

• Programs that offer activities that reduce the impact of mental illness and/or addiction on individuals and families.
• Build upon individual and community strengths to achieve positive change or assist persons dealing with mental illness or addictions to achieve their goals and/or maintain recovery status.
• Projects that are in response to current or emerging challenges related to mental wellness, specifically stigma reduction and increasing awareness of mental health and addiction.

• Proposed project must primarily serve residents of any or all three counties in the Board region. Clinical behavioral health service providers are not eligible for mini grant funding.
• Applicants must be grassroots community-based organizations that are non-profit and/or faith based.
• The project must clearly describe its impact on the targeted population.
• The project must be completed by August 1, 2024.

• Priority will be given to reimbursement for programming expenses.
• Allowable expenses include staffing costs, training, supplies/material costs, and equipment.
• Grant funds cannot be used for expense related to fundraising, political purposes, travel, lodging, or food.
• Services must be provided to residents of Mercer, Van Wert, and Paulding Counties without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, creed, human immunodeficiency virus status or other federal, state or local protected classes.

To be considered for a Community Mini Grant, an applicant must submit the following documentation:

• Completed online project application.
• Completed project budget summary with actual expenses.

The Tri County ADAMHS Board plans to fund up to $15,000 for programs serving Mercer, Van Wert, and Paulding County residents. The maximum funding per project is $5,000. The grant period is September 1, 2023 to August 1, 2024. The selection committee reserves the right to adjust the amount awarded to successful applicants. Award notifications will be announced September 1, 2023.

All recipients must complete these minimum requirements:

• Include the Tri County ADAMHS Board logo on project promotional materials.
• Submit an invoice to the Board for the award amount by May 1, 2024.
• Submit a project summary report by August 1, 2024, including outcomes and impact (quantitative and qualitative), how the project impacted target populations, electronic copies of photos from the project and a final budget summary detailing actual expenses. Reporting templates will be provided by the Board.

• The application cycle is open June 1, 2023- July 28, 2023.
• Interested parties should submit proposals electronically no later than 4:30 pm Friday, July 28, 2023. Click on the APPLY HERE button below.