Opioid Settlement Funding Application for State Fiscal Year 2027

The Opioid Settlement Funding Application for the 2027 fiscal year is a competitive process managed by the Vermont Department of Health, with funds allocated annually through the state budget cycle beginning July 1. Applicants submit proposals that are initially reviewed by the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee (OSAC), which evaluates and provides input on which projects merit further consideration. Those proposals that receive majority support are invited to submit detailed budgets and present their plans at an OSAC meeting scheduled between October and December 2025. Final funding recommendations are determined by a majority vote of OSAC members, taking into account the available funding pool, and are subsequently submitted to the Legislature in January 2026 for approval as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget. The solicitation, posted on August 26, 2025, with a response deadline of September 17, 2025, seeks proposals with a funding range from one million to fifty million dollars. The project scope aligns with the NAICS code 624190 and is managed by the Vermont Department of Health, a State-Licensed Entity (SLED). Interested applicants can contact Sarah Gregorek via email or phone for further information and can access the application details through the Vermont Business Registry website. The process emphasizes transparency and competitive selection to ensure funds are directed toward impactful initiatives addressing opioid-related issues within Vermont.