Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board - June 8, 2026

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board of MyEscambia convened on June 8, 2026, to review and approve various funding and contract matters related to opioid abatement programs. Key procurement discussions included approval of an EMS core funding request to supplement the budget for fiscal years 2026-2029, and a contract extension for Ministry Village at Olive to complete their women's recovery program building with no budget change. The board reviewed reports from funded community partners detailing program outcomes and expenditures. They also approved the 2026-2027 implementation plan and adopted a tight timeline for the opioid abatement Notice of Funding Availability, setting key dates for application submission and review, aiming for final award decisions by October 2026. The meeting included updates on program funding status, vendor selections for supplies such as fentanyl test strips, and discussions on future funding opportunities and program expansions.