6-Mini Grant Non-Collusion Statement.docx

This is a Non-Collusion Statement form for the State of Delaware's Opioid Abatement Community Grant Program, Round 4 (2026) Mini Grant funding opportunity. The document requires vendors to certify that they have not engaged in collusion, anti-competitive practices, or unauthorized disclosure of proposal information in connection with their application. The statement mandates that proposals be developed independently without consultation or communication with other bidders, and that no proposal information be shared prior to the official bid opening unless legally required. The form requires completion of vendor information fields including company name, authorized representative details, company address, contact information, Federal EIN, and State of Delaware License number, with execution by an individual legally authorized to bind the organization to a contract with the State of Delaware.

The Mini Grant program awards targeted investments ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to legally registered entities operating within Delaware, with no requirement for prior operational history, thereby lowering traditional barriers to entry for emerging grassroots organizations and established entities seeking supplemental resources. Eligible applicants must be formally incorporated legal entities (nonprofit, for-profit, or governmental) with transparent governance structures, verified leadership expertise relevant to the proposed program, and qualified professional staffing capacity. For previous Commission grantees, past performance, contract fidelity, and strict compliance with prior grant requirements will be heavily weighted in eligibility determination and evaluation. Proposed initiatives must align with the funding cycle's core priorities and address clearly identified community needs within the state's response to the opioid crisis.