Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant is a grant from the City of Baltimore that distributes opioid restitution settlement funds to nonprofit organizations addressing the opioid crisis through treatment, prevention, harm reduction, and recovery services. The Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) Community Grants Round 1 covers Fiscal Year 2026 and is open to eligible nonprofit organizations.

The program is overseen by the Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs (MORP) and Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Overdose Response (BCMOOR). Proposals are evaluated using a defined scoring rubric and must align with approved uses of opioid restitution funds. Eligible applicants are nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to provide opioid-related services.

Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) | Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant Opportunity Instructions for Proposals for Funding for Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Community Grants Round 1 (Fiscal Year 2026) This document provides detailed instructions for organizations seeking funding through Baltimore City’s Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) Community Grants – Round 1 (Fiscal Year 2026).

It outlines the background of the City’s opioid settlement recovery, the structure of the ORF and its oversight bodies, eligibility criteria, proposal and application requirements, evaluation process, funding tiers, and compliance expectations. The guide also includes key dates, allowable uses of funds, and links to required appendices and resources.

It aims to assist eligible nonprofit organizations in preparing complete and compliant proposals and applications for ORF grant consideration. Below is a list of appendices that accompany this document. Appendix A: Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant Unallowable Uses Appendix A for Instructions for Proposals for Funding document.

Appendix B: Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant Proposal Questions Appendix B for Instructions for Proposals for Funding document. Appendix C: Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant Proposal Scoring Criteria Appendix C for Instructions for Proposals for Funding document. Appendix D: Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant Application Scoring Criteria Appendix D for Instructions for Proposals for Funding document.

Appendix E: Opioid Restitution Fund Grant Standard Performance Measures Appendix E for Instructions for Proposals for Funding document. Appendix F: Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant FAQ’s Appendix F for Instructions for Proposals for Funding document. Appendix G: Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs Application Portal User Guide Appendix G for Instructions for Proposals for Funding document.

TRAINING RECORDED - Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) Training: Proposal Orientation Get ready to learn all about the Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) Community Grant Opportunity with our recorded online training session! The video below features the full Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) Community Grant Proposal Orientation, now available for on-demand viewing.

In this session, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs (MORP) and Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Overdose Response (BCMOOR) provide a complete overview of the ORF Community Grant process, including organizational eligibility, project requirements, key deadlines, and instructions for registering in the proposal system.

Because this recording includes content from both training sessions, viewers will also benefit from two separate Question & Answer segments covering a wide range of applicant questions. These Q&As offer additional clarity on program expectations and common applicant concerns. Whether you’re preparing your first submission or refining a returning proposal, this video will help you navigate the process with confidence.

Use it as a resource to guide your application and support your organization’s efforts in Baltimore’s continued response to the opioid crisis. Notice of Funding Opportunity for Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Funding - Round 1 (Fiscal Year 2026) For this funding cycle, a total of $2 million is available for allocation. Proposed project funding amounts can be spread across a project period of up to two years.

However, organizations that choose to use their full award within a single year are still eligible to apply for funding in the following year. The final number of awards will depend on the number of approved applications received for each tier and the total available funding. Funding amounts for each tier are outlined in the table below.

Awarded amounts may differ from the organization’s proposed budget based on the scope of work and the amount of funding available. ORF RFP Press Announcement On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of Baltimore’s Opioid Restitution Fund Community Grant process, with $2 million available for community organizations leading the fight against overdose.

ORF RFP Press Announcement Slide Deck Review the slide deck from the Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) Community Grant Proposal Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement on October 9, 2025. The deck includes background information, funding tiers, and a community grant timeline.

Opioid Restitution Cost Guides This guide offers detailed guidance on how Opioid Restitution Fund grantees should define, allocate, calculate, document, and monitor indirect costs.

It explains direct versus indirect costs, allowable allocation methods—including the de minimis indirect cost rate and Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC)—and outlines documentation, reporting, and record-retention requirements to support compliance and fiscal accountability. ORF Indirect Cost Job Aid This quick reference guide provides an overview of indirect cost principles for Opioid Restitution Fund grantees.

It explains the distinction between direct and indirect costs, outlines allowable methods for allocating indirect costs, and highlights key compliance considerations to ensure grant funds are used in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

Opioid Restitution Fund Resources Baltimore City Overdose Needs Assessment Dashboard This Baltimore City Overdose Needs Assessment Dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of the overdose crisis, combining data on social determinants of health (SDOH), public wellness and safety, prevention efforts, treatment access, harm reduction, recovery, and resources to guide focused interventions and promote equitable health outcomes across Baltimore City.

This Baltimore City Overdose Needs Assessment Dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of the overdose crisis, combining data on social determinants of health (SDOH), public wellness and safety, prevention efforts, treatment access, harm reduction, recovery, and resources to guide focused interventions and promote equitable health outcomes across Baltimore City.

Opioid Restitution Fund Standard Measures These standardized measures are used by the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Overdose Response and the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs across all Opioid Restitution Fund grants to monitor the impact of funded activities.

The measures are drawn from the Opioid Settlement Principles Resources and Indicators (OSPRI), a set of indicators specifically for opioid settlements developed by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Vital Strategies, with collaborators from leading public health organizations.

Opioid Restitution Fund Grant Policies & Procedures Financial Policies for Opioid Restitution Fund Grantees This document outlines financial policies that ORF grantees must follow to remain in compliance with their grant agreements. Topics include financial reporting, indirect costs, staff time allocation, budget structure, expenditure sampling, and partial invoice payment.

Policies are subject to periodic updates by MORP, with changes marked in each new version.