Massachusetts Launches $5 Million Small-Grant Program From Opioid Settlement

Massachusetts is launching a community grant program to distribute $5 million annually from the state’s opioid settlement fund to small community-based organizations with expertise with hard-to-reach populations. In its first year, the program has capacity to fund more than 30 grantees. Awards are projected to range from $50,000 to $150,000 over a period of 18 to 24 months. The goal is to help historically underserved municipalities and organizations access grants from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund. The program was announced on March 6, 2024; the grant invitation is expected to be released in . . .