Baltimore’s Opioid Microgrant Program Holds an Applicant Session Thursday

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Baltimore organizations considering the city’s opioid restitution microgrants have an information session coming up Thursday, October 29, at 6 p.m. Eastern. The Baltimore Civic Fund lists the session on its application page, alongside the guidelines and registration link for the 2027 funding opportunity.

The program has $300,000 available, with awards of up to $25,000 per organization. The Civic Fund administers it with the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs and the Mayor’s Office of Overdose Response. Its purpose is practical support for residents affected by the overdose crisis, including needs that can make it harder to access services or maintain stability.

Applicants should begin with the complete eligibility rules. The published requirements include good standing with Maryland, an organization established before October 2025, an operating location and direct service experience in Baltimore City, at least a year of city-based services, experience with affected populations and an Employer Identification Number.

The funding priorities focus on Black men age 55 and older, organizations with operating budgets below $500,000 in their most recently completed fiscal year, and work in designated neighborhoods. Eligible priority applications are considered by submission time while money remains. The guidelines also describe how applications from other Baltimore neighborhoods may be considered if funding remains; applicants should review the full sequence rather than assume an award is guaranteed.

The program FAQ makes the possible uses concrete: food, transportation, clothing and direct supportive services such as hygiene supplies or help obtaining identification documents. Organizations may combine eligible expenses within the $25,000 maximum. A standalone 501(c)(3) designation is not required, and fiscally sponsored applicants may apply if they satisfy the other requirements.

The microgrant deadline is December 4 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. That is distinct from the larger community-grant program, which the city lists with a 4:30 p.m. deadline the same day. Thursday’s session is the next step for organizations with questions about the smaller opportunity; use the Civic Fund’s registration and application links to confirm details.

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