Application for Opioid Settlement Funds

Sussex County has been allocated $479,641.50 by the Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission. Through May 4, 2026, Sussex County is accepting applications from Sussex County community partners to implement and scale essential services across the continuum of care for the treatment and long-term recovery support of opioid drug use.

Awarded funding is to supplement and not supplant current resources that support Sussex County residents. All programs must align with one or more of these established strategies and must be designed to utilize all funding within one year of award.

Organizations applying for these funds must be able to legally operate in Sussex County and have proven experience in opioid treatment and recovery.

This application is only step one. If Sussex County approves your application on May 12th, your agency will receive a link to move onto the second application stage through the Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission. The second application will be due May 18, 2026. This application process ensures that every project receives a dedicated technical review, a specific legal contract, and its own tailored performance tracking plan.

Approved recipients must participate in regular financial reporting and site visits to ensure transparency and measurable impact. Recipients must also engage in Commission-led training and support.

Section 1: Project Identity & Alignment
Provide a concise description of your project and what it intends to achieve. (Limit: 200 words)
Define who this project will serve (e.g., specific demographic, geographic area, or vulnerable group). (Limit: 200 words)

Allowable Use Selection: Select the applicable subcategory from the Delaware Opioid Abatement and Remediation Strategies list (see attached for further descriptions).

Section 2: Implementation Plan
Describe the specific actions and interventions you will take to implement this project. (Limit: 200 words)
Explicitly demonstrate how the core activities listed above directly align with your selected category in Section 1. (Limit: 200 words)
Detail your history of implementing these specific activities or similar opioid abatement and remediation initiatives. (Limit: 200 words)
Provide a narrative timeline highlighting the key phases of the project, from initial planning and contract execution to full implementation and completion. (Limit: 200 words)
Identify the key personnel responsible for project oversight, fiscal management, and day-to-day operations. (Limit: 100 words)
List any key stakeholders (non-profits, health systems, or other government agencies) essential to this project’s success. Describe their specific roles, responsibilities, and any planned allocation of grant funds. (Limit: 200 words)
Section 3: Budget & Sustainability
Explain how these funds will be spent (e.g., personnel, supplies, contracted services). (Limit: 200 words)
Section 4: Performance & Data
What are the expected outputs (e.g., number of people served) and outcomes? (Limit: 200 words)
Describe the tools or systems you will use to track these results for monthly reporting. (Limit: 200 words)