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Funding Availability
The Washington County Office of Grant Management, on behalf of the Washington County Board of County Commissioners, is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF).
State law requires that all ORF funding be used for opioid abatement, supporting evidence-based strategies that reduce opioid use and its impacts. Funds must follow approved guidelines, may not replace existing resources, and must align with Exhibit E, the list of approved opioid remediation uses.
This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is limited to school-based or youth-focused prevention programs that have demonstrated effectiveness, or are likely to be effective, in preventing drug misuse and the initiation of opioid use among youth.
In Washington County, these funds support prevention, treatment, recovery, and other opioid abatement efforts that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
Priority Area
Applicants must propose a school-based or youth-focused prevention program that addresses:
Education and prevention of drug misuse and opioid initiation among youth through evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for an award, the applicant must:
- Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Be in “Good Standing” with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT).
- Provide services exclusively to residents of Washington County, Maryland.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of fiscal responsibility and programmatic success.
Grant Performance Period:
Application must be submitted on the link below with all require documents by Monday, August 31, 2026.
Projects funded through this NOFA must be completed by June 30, 2027.