Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission Announces Round Four Grant Recipients

Forty-two grantees will receive nearly $12.13 million to support opioid prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery initiatives across Delaware  

WILMINGTON, Del. (Oct. 20, 2026) — The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission (DOSC) announced nearly $12.13 million in Round Four competitive community-based grant funding for 42 organizations serving Delaware communities. The grants will support evidence-based initiatives to prevent opioid misuse, treat opioid use disorder (OUD), reduce opioid-related harms, and strengthen recovery services. 

To better serve Delaware communities, the Commission established a tiered funding model under its community grant program that empowers both local grassroots efforts and major clinical programs. Following a six-week application period that closed on August 12, 2026, the DOSC completed a thorough six-week evaluation of all submitted proposals. The Commission formally voted to select the grant recipients at its public meeting on October 19. 

“Our goal is to ensure a balanced approach to how we invest these settlement funds across Delaware,” said Brad Owens, executive director of the Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission. “Prevention is essential, but so is access to treatment, post-treatment recovery support, and building the capacity of organizations delivering these critical services on the ground.” 

The Micro Grant program provides funding of up to $10,000 for smaller organizations and projects addressing immediate community needs. A total of $80,000 will be distributed to eight micro grant awardees.  

Recipients include: 

The Mini Grant program provides $10,000 to $30,000 to support midsized programs and locally focused initiatives, including efforts to expand existing services and address specific community needs. A total of $298,434 will be distributed to 10 mini grant awardees. 

Recipients include: 

"One of the biggest steps for people moving forward in recovery is financial stability,” said Shelton Martin, representative of Give Me Credit for Trying. “If you don't have the ability to build credit, obtain a car, or secure housing, everything else becomes a struggle. This grant gives us the opportunity to remove those financial barriers and help people build a real foundation for long-term growth." 

The General Grant program provides grants of $30,000 or more to established organizations with experience addressing opioid and substance use disorders. Funding supports expanded access to care, harm reduction initiatives, and recovery services. A total of $11.75 million will be distributed to 24 general grant awardees. 

Recipients include: 

“Safe, stable housing continues to be an urgent need across our state,” said Dawn Hess Fisher, representative of aTAcK addiction. “This grant funding allows us to expand recovery housing support far beyond someone's first few weeks out of treatment, giving individuals the long-term foundation they need to stabilize and successfully reintegrate into the community.”  

Across its first three grant rounds (2022–2025), the DOSC awarded 142 grants totaling more than $29.5 million to organizations fighting the opioid crisis. With the completion of Round 4, the Commission will have distributed over 180 grants exceeding $41.6 million—advancing its mission to strategically deploy Delaware’s anticipated $250 million in settlement funds. 

“We worked intentionally to deliver equitable representation across Kent, Sussex, and New Castle Counties while funding a diverse spectrum of strategies,” said Owens. “Equal effort went into balancing new opportunities with proven success—about half of this round's awards are going to first-time grantees, while the other half supports established partners who continue to demonstrate impactful work in our communities.” 

Earlier this year, the DOSC launched the Local Government Grant Program to deliver targeted settlement funding directly to Delaware municipalities and counties. The initiative will deploy more than $30 million over the next 12 years to support local responses to the opioid crisis. At its October 19 meeting, the Commission approved five project proposals across three local jurisdictions:  

For more information about the Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission, past and current grantees, as well as news and case studies highlighting how grantees have effectively used funds, visit deopioidsettlementfunds.org. 

See the full list of the round four grant recipients and project descriptions.

The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission is responsible for managing opioid settlement funds with transparency, care, and unwavering focus on expanding access to prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support services. The Commission’s work is collaborative, as they strive to elevate community voices and ensure their decisions are shaped by the needs of Delawareans. While they do not provide direct care, their commitment to accountable stewardship and equitable distribution ensures these resources support a path toward healing and deliver measurable results for Delaware communities.