Caroline County board recommends initial opioid-restoration grants to local providers; several applicants to present more details
March 24, 2026 | Caroline County, Maryland
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County staff presented a slate of recommended FY27 awards from opioid-restoration settlement funds and asked commissioners to approve several initial grants while requesting more detail from a small number of applicants.
Staff said Caroline County has received two settlement streams: roughly $400,000 in local settlement funds and just under $1,000,000 in TAG funds (to be disbursed over multiple years). The county issued applications and received eight requests for FY27 funding. Staff recommended initial awards to local providers whose programs principally serve Caroline County residents, and they emphasized that opioid settlement funds are reimbursable and must conform to national categories (prevention, treatment, recovery supports and related services under Exhibit E).
Commissioners and staff said the recommended recipients included Grama Street, Midshore Behavioral Health (problem-solving court support), and several local recovery and park/recreation initiatives. Staff proposed inviting Aaron's Place and Big Brothers Big Sisters back for in-person briefings to clarify program details before a final award decision; commissioners also suggested inviting other applicants who requested larger amounts.
Staff clarified grant mechanics: the county will enter reimbursement agreements, require documentation of expenditure aligned to performance measures, and will not disburse funds up front. "The opioid funds are reimbursable," staff said, explaining that organizations must provide evidence that spending meets opioid-performance standards before being paid.
Commissioners asked staff to place the agreements on a future consent agenda after finalizing the award amounts and any requested presentations.
Staff said Caroline County has received two settlement streams: roughly $400,000 in local settlement funds and just under $1,000,000 in TAG funds (to be disbursed over multiple years). The county issued applications and received eight requests for FY27 funding. Staff recommended initial awards to local providers whose programs principally serve Caroline County residents, and they emphasized that opioid settlement funds are reimbursable and must conform to national categories (prevention, treatment, recovery supports and related services under Exhibit E).
Commissioners and staff said the recommended recipients included Grama Street, Midshore Behavioral Health (problem-solving court support), and several local recovery and park/recreation initiatives. Staff proposed inviting Aaron's Place and Big Brothers Big Sisters back for in-person briefings to clarify program details before a final award decision; commissioners also suggested inviting other applicants who requested larger amounts.
Staff clarified grant mechanics: the county will enter reimbursement agreements, require documentation of expenditure aligned to performance measures, and will not disburse funds up front. "The opioid funds are reimbursable," staff said, explaining that organizations must provide evidence that spending meets opioid-performance standards before being paid.
Commissioners asked staff to place the agreements on a future consent agenda after finalizing the award amounts and any requested presentations.
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