Bay County Opioid Remediation Grant Program

The Bay County Opioid Remediation Grant Program is administered by the Bay Area Community Foundation in partnership with the County of Bay. This funding initiative is supported by national legal settlements with pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies related to their role in the opioid epidemic. As part of these settlements, funds have been allocated to state and local governments, including Bay County, Michigan, to address the long-term impacts of opioid misuse. The County of Bay has committed over one million dollars to the Bay Area Community Foundation to distribute through this program, targeting community-based interventions that improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by opioid use disorder and related conditions. The primary purpose of this grant program is to support nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities in delivering evidence-based or evidence-informed programs that address opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. The program prioritizes initiatives that focus on treatment, prevention, and recovery support, while also allowing for broader strategies such as coordination, training, research, and support for special populations. Funded projects must directly benefit residents of Bay County and demonstrate measurable impact in addressing opioid-related challenges within the community. Eligible uses of grant funds are guided by a structured framework that includes treatment services, prevention strategies, and other systemic approaches. Treatment-related activities may include direct care for individuals with opioid use disorder, support for recovery services, and targeted programs for populations such as individuals involved in the criminal justice system or pregnant and parenting individuals. Prevention efforts may include reducing opioid overprescribing, addressing misuse, and implementing harm reduction strategies to prevent overdose deaths. Additional allowable uses include support for first responders, leadership and planning initiatives, workforce training, and research efforts that contribute to long-term solutions. Eligibility for the program is inclusive of a range of organizational types. Applicants may include registered nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, public agencies such as government or educational institutions, and projects that are fiscally sponsored by eligible organizations. All applicants must demonstrate that their proposed work aligns with evidence-based or evidence-informed practices and that their efforts will directly serve individuals impacted by opioid use disorder within Bay County. Organizations must also ensure that their funding request does not exceed fifty percent of their annual operating budget, and indirect costs are limited to a maximum of ten percent of the total request. The application process is conducted entirely online through the Bay Area Community Foundation website and follows a structured two-step submission process. Applicants are first required to submit a Letter of Intent, which must be reviewed and approved before gaining access to the full application. The application window for the current cycle opens on July 13, 2026, and closes on September 14, 2026, with strict adherence to deadlines and no extensions granted. Applications must be submitted electronically, and applicants are encouraged to allow sufficient time for processing and review of the initial Letter of Intent. Applications undergo a multi-stage review process beginning with a completeness and eligibility check by foundation staff. Eligible applications are then evaluated by the Opioid Remediation Committee, which is composed of community volunteers. This committee provides funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees, which makes final award decisions. Applicants may be asked to provide additional information or revisions during the review process. Award determinations for the fall cycle are expected to be announced in mid-November following an October review period. The program operates on a biannual cycle, with a corresponding spring round opening in January and closing in March, reinforcing its recurring structure and ongoing commitment to addressing opioid-related issues in the region.

Ensure proposed programs are evidence based and clearly demonstrate impact on Bay County residents; align request size with organizational budget constraints