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Committee drops fixed $100,000 single-award cap, favors flexible award sizing

Hancock County Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee · July 29, 2026
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Summary

Committee debated keeping a $100,000 single-award cap versus tiering and decided to remove the fixed cap from the draft application, leaving award sizing flexible and subject to committee scoring and budget feasibility review.

The draft application originally listed the number of awards for fiscal year 2026 as approximately $300,000 with a maximum single award up to $100,000. Members discussed whether a fixed maximum would avoid over-concentration or whether tiered awards might be preferable.

After discussion about not wanting to lock applicants into an arbitrary cap in the first round, the committee agreed to remove the single-award limit and rely on the committee’s scoring, budget review and discretion to determine award sizes. "You hate to lock yourself in with something," one member said while arguing against a hard cap. Staff advised the scoring rubric and budget feasibility criteria will guide award decisions.

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