Who is eligible for Local Government Grants?

Eligibility is restricted to the 10 entities outlined in the Delaware ROADS MAP Agreement. These subdivisions serve on the Local Governments Committee (LGC) and are the only entities eligible for this specific fund . Counties: New Castle, Kent, Sussex Cities/Towns: Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Seaford

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Local Government Grants

About This Grant

Noncompetitive (nonpublic)

The Local Government Grant Program is an annual initiative providing noncompetitive, formula-based funding directly to Delaware’s eligible jurisdictions. Each year, local governments receive 15% of the total annual grant distribution allocated by the Commission. By offering this predictable stream of settlement resources, the program empowers local leaders to implement evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies tailored to their community’s specific needs.

Open

Current Grant Cycle

Application Period: Eligible local government officials can submit applications on a rolling basis from January through December each calendar year.

Commission Decisions: The Commission votes on funding requests quarterly at Commission meetings.

Participation in this program is strictly governed by the Delaware ROADS MAP Agreement. Unlike competitive grant cycles, this program is exclusively available to 10 recognized subdivisions:

Eligible Counties: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex.
Eligible Municipalities: Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, and Seaford.
Formula-Based Allocation: Individual allocations are determined by a data-driven formula weighing overdose rates, treatment admissions, social vulnerability, and population size.
Local Authority: While Commission staff conducts a technical review for compliance, the local government subdivision retains the final authority to select and prioritize which projects move forward for a Commission vote.
Strategic Partners: Local governments may complete applications directly or designate third-party partners to implement projects on their behalf.
Compliance: All funds must supplement, not replace, existing funding. Recipients must align with OARS (Opioid Abatement and Remediation Strategies) requirements and participate in regular financial and programmatic reporting.

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