From Funding to National Impact: RMC-Supported Bold North Recovery Project Selected for 2026 AMERSA Conference

Shannon Egan
May 4
2 min read

Turning a Grant Award into National Recognition

At Recovery Movement Consulting (RMC), our work doesn’t stop at securing funding—we stay engaged through implementation, data tracking, and long-term impact.

We’re proud to share that a project funded through a grant RMC secured for Bold North Recovery (BNR) has now been selected for presentation at the 2026 50th Annual AMERSA National Conference in Washington, DC.

This national recognition reflects the success of BNR’s CPRS Enhanced Workforce Project, funded through a $241,193 award from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC).

From Grant Strategy to Measurable Outcomes

This project began with a clear vision: expand Minnesota’s peer recovery workforce to better serve high-risk and underserved populations.

Through this funding, Bold North Recovery has been able to:

Expand access to Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training
Support over 400+ peer workers statewide
Increase access for veterans, justice-involved individuals, and racially diverse communities
Remove barriers through virtual training and financial support

RMC has continued to support this work beyond the award, serving in a grant administration and strategic support role, helping ensure the program is implemented effectively and that meaningful data is collected to demonstrate impact.

Data Driving the Conversation

The AMERSA workshop—developed collaboratively with:

Bold North Recovery
Chestnut Health Systems
Researcher Justin Bell, PhD

focuses on how communities can leverage opioid settlement funding to build and sustain peer recovery workforces.

Titled: “Building Your Community’s Peer Workforce through Opioid Settlement Funds: Identifying Opportunities and Designing Proposals” the workshop was selected from over 70 submissions and will be presented nationally in November 2026. This recognition is rooted not just in concept—but in real data, real implementation, and real outcomes generated through the funded project.

A Word from Shannon Egan

“This is exactly the kind of work we aim to support at RMC—where grant funding leads to real implementation, and that implementation leads to data that can shape national conversations. Working alongside Randy Anderson and Justin Bell, we’ve been able to take what’s happening on the ground in Minnesota and elevate it into a model that other communities can learn from. This is about building systems that last, not just securing funding.” — Shannon Egan, Grant Writing & Development Consultant

Why This Matters

Across the country, organizations are receiving opioid settlement funds—but many are still navigating how to use them effectively.

This project—and now this national presentation—helps bridge that gap by:

Demonstrating how to align funding with workforce development
Providing a model for scalable peer recovery programs
Offering data-backed insights for policymakers and providers

Looking Ahead

Bold North Recovery continues to lead the way in building a strong, inclusive peer workforce across Minnesota, while RMC remains committed to supporting organizations not only in securing funding—but in maximizing impact after the award.

This milestone reflects what’s possible when funding, strategy, and implementation are aligned—and when data is used to tell a story that reaches far beyond a single program.