Mississippi Opens Second Opioid Settlement Grant Cycle with Third-Party Administrator

The Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council will open its second annual grant application portal on Monday, August 31, 2026, for organizations seeking access to the state's $430 million in opioid settlement funds. The application process will run for six weeks, administered by The Steadman Group, a Colorado-based behavioral health consulting firm contracted to address conflicts of interest and inconsistent review standards identified in the previous cycle. The 2026 Mississippi Legislature mandated third-party administration to prevent council members from influencing applications that could benefit their own organizations. Final funding recommendations will go to the Legislature during the 2027 regular session.

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