The fund supports substance misuse prevention for Boulder youth.

The City of Boulder will open Substance Education Awareness (SEA) Fund request for proposals at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks applications from qualified entities to address the SEA Fund outcomes: prevent and reduce youth misuse of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco/nicotine or other drugs; and shift in community perceptions of risk associated with substance misuse, including the impact of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco/nicotine or other drugs on youth. The RFP is for program services for City of Boulder residents performed from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027, with the opportunity for renewal for a second year of funding from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2028.

Applications for this fund round will close on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 4 p.m.

The city anticipates awarding approximately $430,000 for the 2027-28 fund round to qualified community organizations through a competitive application process. Organizations that serve and are led by youth, historically excluded populations and people experiencing disproportionate risks for substance use are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about available Substance Education Awareness Funds and find application information on the city’s website.

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