The City of New Bedford (“City”) Purchasing Department, in conjunction with the City of New Bedford Health Department is seeking proposals from qualified organizations for its Opioid Abatement Funds.
Donor Name: City of New Bedford
State: Massachusetts
City: New Bedford
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/16/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The grant program is funded from the City’s share of a settlement in nationwide legal action against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies for their role in the opioid epidemic. The grant program is part of the City’s initial approach to disbursing settlement funds, which emphasizes evidence-informed projects, local impact, and sustainability while building on the strong foundation of the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force and other local partners.
Types of Grants
- Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force (GNBOTF) Subcommittee Project Grants
- Through a structured request process with the New Bedford Health Department, the GNBOTF Subcommittees (Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment, and Recovery, and/or cross-cutting) can access funds for projects that align with the strategies in the Massachusetts Abatement Terms. Subcommittees are responsible for preparing project plans, including budget materials, that demonstrate that the work aligns with the strategies listed in the Abatement Terms, is feasible, supported by evidence/need, will benefit the community, and fulfill reporting requirements associated with use of the abatement funds. The New Bedford Health Department will partner with the subcommittees to refine, approve, execute, monitor, and close proposed projects and ensure funding needs are fulfilled.
- Community Organization Grants
- Through an RFP process with the City of New Bedford, organizations have the opportunity to request funds for projects that address priority strategies identified in the New Bedford Opioid Abatement Funds Community Assessment.
- Community organizations are already equipped to provide impactful services/projects and have the capacity and infrastructure to accept and implement grant awards. Providing grant funding opportunities for local organizations will build on existing resources and provide positive benefits related to opioid misuse in New Bedford. This funding stream has the potential to provide sustainable funding over time.
Funding Information
- The City of New Bedford anticipates receiving about $8.9 million by FY2038.
- $50,000-150,000 one-year grants (up to $500,000 total) through June 30, 2026, with options for renewal.
For more information, visit City of New Bedford.
