CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the proposed CY2026 Social Service Grant and Opioid Remediation Grant funding allocations
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Miranda Barfuss, Community Grants Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The City Council established a $250,000 Social Service Grant (SSG) program in 2005 to enhance the ability of local agencies to provide needed services to the Naperville community. In 2012, the Council increased funding to $300,000 to allow for a $50,000 set-aside for projects that target current specific community needs. Grant funding was then increased to $500,000 in 2015. In 2024, an additional $250,000 specifically for mental health projects was added to the Social Service Grant fund. The Social Service Grant fund remains at $750,000 for 2025, with $250,000 specifically for mental health.
The City Council established a $100,000 Opioid Remediation Grant program in 2024. As a result of a national opioid lawsuit brought by state and local governments, the City is receiving settlement payments. The City anticipates receiving annual payments totaling more than $650,000 through 2038. The Opioid Remediation Grant fund remains at $100,000 for 2025. These funds must be used for substance abuse response and prevention efforts.
Applications for 2026 Social Service Grant and Opioid Remediation Grant funding were open from September 11, 2025 to October 10, 2025. Social Service Grant applications must meet the objectives of the grant fund and address a perceived need or problem in the community. Projects for mental health funding are required to impact mental health needs and serve Naperville residents. Projects for opioid remediation funding are required to qualify as an approved abatement program, meeting the terms of the opioid settlement, and serve Naperville residents.
DISCUSSION:
The City received 62 applications requesting a total of $3,300,737 for the SSG program and 5 applications...
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