# Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee Meeting Recording – 9/17/2026


**Body:** County Commissioners / Hancock County, Maine
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Grants & Funding


The Hancock County Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee met on September 17, 2026, to finalize and approve the grant application for opioid settlement funds. The committee reviewed revisions to the application, including definitions, applicant qualifications, funding restrictions, and scoring criteria. They discussed the process for scoring applications, conflict of interest protocols, and the recommendation process. The committee agreed on a timeline to release the grant application by October 1, 2026, with a scoring and review period in November, aiming to have funding decisions finalized by early December to align with budget cycles. They also planned informational sessions via Zoom to assist applicants and ensure transparency. The committee emphasized sustainability in funding decisions and agreed to use electronic scoring methods to streamline the review process. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the framework for upcoming grant disbursements and procurement related to opioid settlement funds.

**Source:** County Commissioners / Hancock County, Maine