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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.

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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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