Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Funding Opportunity: Advancing Equity and Recovery

Baltimore City is offering $2 million in opioid restitution grants to expand prevention, treatment, and recovery programs that strengthen community health.

Addressing the Opioid Crisis Through Restitution and Recovery

The City of Baltimore has launched the Opioid Restitution Funding Round 1 (FY 2026) to support community-based programs addressing the city’s ongoing overdose crisis. With $2 million available, this initiative invests in local solutions focused on prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and social determinants of health [1].

Established through Mayor Brandon Scott’s 2024 Executive Order, the Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) was created to ensure accountability and transparency in using settlement funds. The Mayor’s Office of Overdose Response (BCMOOR) and the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs (MORP) are responsible for program administration and fiscal oversight [1].

Funding Focus and Priorities

The funding opportunity supports Baltimore’s Overdose Response Strategic Plan, which identifies five core priorities:

• Reducing racial and age-based disparities in overdose outcomes
• Expanding low-barrier harm reduction and treatment services
• Improving coordination among service providers
• Reducing stigma across healthcare and community programs
• Increasing access to supportive services such as housing, transportation, and employment

These priorities align with the city’s ongoing efforts to create a unified, equitable approach to combating substance use disorder.

Award Tiers and Amounts

Eligible organizations can apply for grants across three funding tiers [1]:

• Tier 3: Up to $500,000 for mobile treatment and harm reduction initiatives in high-need areas.
• Tier 2: Up to $250,000 for harm reduction and clinical support programs.
• Tier 1: Up to $50,000 for social support services, including housing, transportation, and employment assistance.

Awards may cover up to two years, depending on project scope and available funding.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with proven experience serving Baltimore City residents affected by the overdose crisis. Tier 2 and Tier 3 applicants must have 501(c)(3) status, a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN), and strong internal capacity for program implementation and evaluation. Additional review points are awarded to organizations with an annual operating budget under $15 million [1].

Application Timeline

• Notice Released: October 9, 2025
• Request for Proposals Opens: October 23, 2025
• Proposals Due: November 23, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. EST
• Applications Due: January 25, 2026
• Funding Awards Announced: February 2026 [1]

Building a Healthier Baltimore

The Opioid Restitution Funding opportunity underscores Baltimore’s commitment to equity-driven recovery and community innovation. Programs funded through this initiative will expand access to treatment, reduce overdose deaths, and support sustainable change for individuals and families across the city.

If your organization is considering applying for this funding, Burrows Consulting can help develop a competitive application, prepare strong performance measures, and ensure full compliance with city and state requirements. Contact Burrows Consulting to learn more about how our grant writing and strategy services can strengthen your proposal.

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Sources

1. City of Baltimore. Notice of Funding Opportunity for Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Funding, Round 1 (Fiscal Year 2026). Retrieved from internal document “RFP_ORF_NOFO_Pre-Information_Final.pdf” [20†RFP_ORF_NOFO_Pre-Information_Final.pdf†L2-L6].