~ Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry has announced that the City of Evansville is now accepting proposals for funding from the Opioid Settlement Fund. This fund was created through national legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors and is intended to support programs and strategies that address the ongoing opioid crisis in the community.

Community organizations and service providers are invited to submit proposals that align with the guidance outlined in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's recommendations for opioid settlement spending. Each proposal must identify which of the recommended categories it supports and explain how the proposed program meets that objective.

A small panel of local experts and officials, convened by Mayor Terry, will review all proposals and make recommendations for funding. The mayor emphasized the importance of this funding in addressing the opioid crisis, stating, "This funding gives us a critical opportunity to invest in prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies that will save lives and strengthen families."

In order to be considered for funding, each two-page request must include details such as the amount of funding requested, a description of how the funds will be used, and a statement of the proposal's anticipated impact. If the request is part of a larger project, applicants must also provide a description of the broader effort and which portion would be funded. Additionally, each proposal must include a sustainability plan for when settlement funding ends.

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Requests should be sent to mayor@evansville.in.gov with the subject line "Opioid Settlement Fund Request 2025." The deadline for submissions is midnight on October 28, 2025.

Proposals must address one or more of the following Johns Hopkins-recommended categories in order to be considered for funding: treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), support for people in treatment and recovery, connecting people to care, harm reduction measures such as naloxone distribution and syringe service programs, primary prevention efforts including education programs for youth and prescribers, leadership and coordination initiatives, training for first responders and community partners, and research projects.

Mayor Terry stressed the importance of using this funding wisely to prevent future addiction, help people heal, and protect families from the devastating consequences of opioid misuse. She also acknowledged that the opioid epidemic has affected every part of the city and expressed a responsibility to address it effectively.

With this call for proposals, Mayor Terry hopes to see innovative and data-driven programs that will make a long-term impact on the opioid crisis in Evansville. Community organizations, health providers, and leaders are encouraged to step forward with their proposals and contribute to the fight against this ongoing crisis.

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