The Cecil County is currently accepting applications for its Opioid Restitution Fund.
Donor Name: Cecil County
State: Maryland
County: Cecil County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funds for this program are generated from settlements reached with certain manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioid pharmaceutical products. The ORF program provides funding for projects meeting the legislative provisions proscribed by the State of Maryland to address substance use prevention, overdose, treatment, and recovery support services.
In October 2020, the Cecil County Council introduced and subsequently passed legislation at the request of the County Executive to establish the “Cecil County, Maryland Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust Fund” under the terms and conditions set forth in a Trust Agreement. The purpose of the Trust Fund is to preserve and protect the Trust Fund’s assets and to assist the County in providing and supporting programs that prevent and treat opioid addiction in Cecil County, Maryland. The legislation granted the Trustees full power and authority to invest and manage the assets of the Trust Fund in accordance with the Trust Agreement. Cecil County had initiated litigation in Federal court against certain manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioid pharmaceutical products. Following settlement of these claims, the Trust Agreement was amended to better reflect both the scope and disbursement timeline of the settlement funds.
The purpose of the ORF Local Community Grants will be provided to local nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations and state, county, and municipal government agencies to reflect and align with the legislative provisions outlined below in Section II.
Funding Information
- Available funds anticipated for FY27 total $1,000,000
- The maximum award per grant application is $100,000.
Grant Period
OFR Community Grant funds are for a 12-month period.
Eligibility Criteria
Funds requested through this application are limited to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations and state, county and local government agencies located within and/or serving Cecil County, Maryland for purposes as defined in the application. Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations must be in good standing with the State of Maryland and Cecil County. All funding is contingent upon the availability of Opioid Restitution funding and must be used in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
For more information, visit Cecil County.
