Purposeful Funding. Accountable Action. Measurable Results.
The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission leverages opioid settlement funds and the Opioid Impact Fee Fund to expand access to prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support services across Delaware communities.
Learn More About Our Grant OpportunitiesView highlights from our Opioid Impact Fee Fund Listening Tour
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Local Government Grants
Application Period: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from January through December each calendar year.
Commission Decisions: The Commission votes on funding requests quarterly at Commission meetings.
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Guided by community voices and committed to accountability and transparency, we use settlement funds to help respond to the opioid crisis with meaningful, tangible change.
Whether you’re seeking funding, tracking our work, or looking to participate, find what you need quickly, below.
Apply for Grants
We offer multiple grant programs with various funding levels to support organizations and projects of every size and scope.
Track Settlement Spending
Explore how we invest settlement funds across Delaware.
See Funded Programs
Learn more about specific projects we’ve funded in our past and current grant cycles.
Ways to Participate
Your perspective is crucial to our work. Explore our calendar to find public meetings, educational webinars, and community events.
Opioid Commission Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct
Official policy establishing the ethical standards, conflict-of-interest rules, and code of conduct that every Commission and committee member must follow.
How can the public participate?
You can attend a committee meeting, submit public comments, take a brief survey, or apply for grants to support your organization’s work. All meetings are open to the public.
Upcoming Meeting
4Q26 Full Commission
Springer Bldg - Herman Holloway Campus, Room 1011901 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE, 19720(opens in a new tab)
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Our Impact at a Glance
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See how settlement funds are making a real-world difference in Delaware communities.
Case StudiesDual Funding Streams, Two Paths Toward Healing
The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission is responsible for the accountable stewardship of two distinct funding streams established under Delaware Code 16 Del. C. § 5196A. While both support our mission to move Delaware forward, they represent separate funding sources with unique origins and specific programs.
Opioid Settlement Funds
Opioid Impact Fee Funds
Learn more about our grant programs
GrantsHow We Fund Opioid Abatement Strategies: Three Distinct Grant Programs
We distribute funding through three programs. While each path works differently, every project must be reviewed for alignment with the settlement agreement and approved by public vote.
Community Grants
Open to nonprofits, state agencies, and local businesses. A diverse panel of experts score each application to ensure fairness, focusing settlement funding on the Delaware ZIP codes and communities hit hardest by the crisis.
Local Government Grants
A dedicated funding pool reserved for Delaware’s three counties and seven specific towns that participated in the settlement agreement. Settlement funds are calculated from a data formula based on local overdose and health statistics. Local leaders then submit plans to fulfill their specific needs.
Opioid Impact Fee Fund Grants
Launching in 2027, this program will be funded by a separate state account — the Opioid Impact Fee Fund. Currently being designed, it will be shaped entirely by the direct voices, needs, and experiences of those most affected by opioid use.
Latest Updates
News, blog, press releases, announcements, and grantee stories
Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission Announces Round Four Grant Recipients
The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission awards nearly $12.13 million in Round Four grants to 42 organizations supporting opioid prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery across Delaware.
New Faces, Same Mission: An Update on the Opioid Commission Leadership
Lowering the Flags, Raising the Standard of Care: Honoring Loved Ones and Exploring Solutions on Overdose Awareness Day
For International Overdose Awareness Day, DOSC joined Delaware leaders and advocates to honor lives lost and turn remembrance into action, highlighting the urgent need for around-the-clock care and stronger pathways to treatment and recovery.