The opioid settlement funds that the State of Michigan receives will be directed to the Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund (MCL 12.253). This restricted fund was created by the Legislature in 2022. The Legislature also created the Opioid Advisory Commission (MCL 4.1851) to make recommendations on the State’s opioid fund.
Please see below for programs that have so far been implemented with opioid settlement funds in the 2026 fiscal year. Note: Dollar amounts are allocations, not expended funds. These amounts are subject to change.
Continue to support existing harm reduction agencies throughout the state, as well as to expand services to new locations and areas where current services are not meeting demand.
The Recovery Housing Assistance Fund will offer financial assistance to individuals or families experiencing housing instability during or after substance use treatment. The primary goal is to prevent homelessness by addressing critical housing-related financial barriers. This funding can be used to:
Prevent homelessness by covering costs such as rental arrears, utility arrears, and property taxes. End homelessness by assisting with expenses like security deposits and first month’s rent. Expected to serve between 950 and 1,000 people (with an average $2,600 expenditure) but folks can request up to $4,000.
Loan repayment to increase providers offering Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) to Medicaid recipients.
A portal to allow community organizations, first responders, hospitals systems to request free naloxone kits to be distributed in their community.
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Technical Assistance to multi-disciplinary teams performing case reviews of SUD-related fatalities.
Expand access to recovery housing statewide through the Oxford Housing Model. Priority areas include several urban areas for the first few houses including Detroit, Flint, and the Muskegon/Grand Rapids area.
Fund organizations throughout the state to address preventing substance misuse among school age students. This include programs that give youth access to extracurricular resources and activities and/or enhance youth knowledge and decision making and coping skills.
Funds to repurpose covid testing sites into permanent neighborhood wellness hubs and provide substance use disorder (SUD) resources.
Incentives to individuals on Medicaid with substance use disorder (SUD) for meeting treatment goals and staying in treatment.
The focus of the program is to expand recovery support center services or recovery community center services for individuals seeking long-term recovery from substance-use disorders. In 2026, we are funding 24 organizations and 11 newer start up organizations, including:
This project supports community agencies in acquiring recovery housing beds with a focus in areas of the state where most needed. The 2026 RHIP process has conditionally awarded the following agencies to purchase approximately 25 properties in 14 counties throughout the state:
The Kalrecovery project will create 48 apartments in Kalamazoo for individuals and families recovering from substance use disorders, with referrals coming through the Kalamazoo County Problem Solving Courts.
Funds to provide technical assistance and financial incentives to local governments to support their settlement investment in best practices/evidence-based interventions, as well as reporting on investments.
Funds to repurpose covid testing sites into permanent neighborhood wellness hubs and provide substance use disorder (SUD) resources.
The Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Internship Stipend Program aims to increase the number of qualified substance use disorder (SUD) professionals by providing stipends to eligible students who are participating in a degree program that will lead to a career in providing opioid treatment services.
Students pursuing degrees for any of the following health professions are eligible: bachelor’s or master’s social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, nurse practitioner and physician assistant can receive a stipend of up to $20,000. Deadline is June 15 to apply
EGrAMS is an Electronic Grants Administration & Management System to aid users in the grants process. To gain access to funding applications, and to complete application entry and submission, a step-by-step instruction manual is available for your use. Visit the EGrAMS website at http://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs, and click the link “About EGrAMS” on the left-side panel to access the manual.
SIGMA Vendor Self-Service (SIGMA VSS), is the vendor portal where you can register, maintain your account, and perform financial inquires. For more information, including how to register, visit the SIGMA Website.
