The Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF)

The Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF) was established in 2020 to manage funds from legal settlements with companies connected to the opioid crisis. The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services (SDHHS) will receive a multi-year settlement to invest in substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

The purpose of these investments is to save lives, promote health equity, and address the root causes of opioid use disorders (OUD) by building a sustainable and coordinated network of care and resources for Springfield residents.

To ensure that funding priorities reflect the community’s most pressing needs, SDHHS led a year-long community needs assessment (2023–2024), engaging residents, stakeholders, and individuals with lived experience.

Through this process, SDHHS established a Request for Proposals (RFP) to distribute ORRF funds to local organizations, with the goal to enhance Springfield’s recovery ecosystem, strengthening networks and partnerships while creating effective, sustainable pathways for individuals seeking treatment and recovery. The first round of awards, released in April 2025, provided funding to Tapestry Health, Gandara, and New North Citizens Council to support multi-year programming in Springfield. These projects focus on:

• Resource Navigation and Assertive Linkages
• Comprehensive Case Management
• People-Centered Design & Solutions Led by People with Lived Experience (PWLLE) and Their Families

ORRF Mini-Grant Program Requests for Proposals (RFP)

The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services (SDHHS) is proud to introduce the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF) Mini-Grant Program, designed to support community-based organizations across Springfield. The overarching goal of the Mini-Grant Program is to enhance and expand prevention initiatives that work upstream to reduce the prevalence of OUD while complementing ongoing harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services. By focusing on prevention, we aim to:

• Reduce burdens on individuals and families, allowing people to remain employed, contribute to the economy, and support their loved ones.
• Strengthen the community’s social fabric by fostering positive social connections and creating supportive networks that build resilience.
• Engage youth and families where they live, learn, and play, helping young people avoid OUD and remain on a path toward a healthier, more successful future—ultimately strengthening the community’s human capital.
• Strengthening the opioid use disorder continuum from prevention to recovery.

SDHHS is committed to supporting organizations with deep, trusted connections to the neighborhoods and populations most impacted by the overdose crisis. Through this work, SDHHS seeks to increase access to OUD care and treatment while addressing root causes such as racism and poverty, fostering collaboration with historically underserved communities that have long faced systemic barriers and limited opportunities.

For more information and details on how to apply, please see the full RFP linked below:

1. Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Mini-Grant Program RFP
2. Budget Template