Penobscot County Grant Application

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PDF and Word documents are available below for offline application preparation. Please submit your completed application through the Google Form linked above.

First Approved for use RFP.pdf

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First Approved for use RFP Application Only.docx

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The Penobscot County Commissioners Opioid Settlement Fund Committee is accepting applications for the first round of Opioid Settlement Fund Grant Awards. This funding opportunity will advance Penobscot County’s overall goal of reducing OUD/SUD-related morbidity and mortality by strengthening and expanding SUD/OUD prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery service capacity in our region. The second and subsequent rounds will allow for requests over $49,999.

Table 1. Overview of Request for Proposals

Funding Opportunity Title:	Penobscot County Opioid Settlement Funds
Due Date for Applications:	November 15, 2025
Contact for Inquiries or assistance with the application:	Wendy Dana, Grant Manager wdana@penobscot-county.net
Total Available FY26 Funding:	Approximately $400,000
Award Amount Tiers:	Tier 1: Up to $10,000 Tier 2: $10,000-$25,000 Tier 3: Up to $49,999
Period of Performance:	1 year from award
Eligible Applicants:	Maine-based organizations providing services in Penobscot County who are public or private entities, nonprofit or for-profit, are eligible to apply. Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and tribal organizations are also eligible to apply. Preference will be for nonprofit organizations.