{"product_id":"overdose-prevention-startup-costs","title":"Overdose Prevention Program Startup Costs: $873K Cash Need","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re planning a public health service where cash timing matters more than a simple equipment list Based on the researched first-year plan, expect \u003cstrong\u003e$1005K in startup CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e$873K minimum cash need by Month 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, with breakeven also modeled in Month 2 These are planning assumptions, not vendor quotes or grant awards, and local rules, grant structure, staffing, and naloxone sourcing can change the budget\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\" id=\"main_article_image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Overdose Prevention Program Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Overdose Prevention Program Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX only\" data-note-text=\"This calculator covers capitalized startup assets only. It excludes consumable naloxone, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, insurance premiums, professional fees, inventory, working capital, and other operating costs. Use it to size launch month cash needs and assets to depreciate or amortize.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates the capitalized startup assets needed to launch this overdose prevention program, including setup, equipment, and vehicle buildout only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffice Furniture and Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDesks, chairs, reception setup, and basic workspace buildout.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"office_setup_furniture\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Office Furniture and Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Desks, chairs, reception setup, and basic workspace buildout.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"18000\" name=\"office_setup_furniture\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining Manikins and Demo Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eManikins, demo tools, and hands-on training equipment.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"training_devices\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Training Manikins and Demo Devices\" data-capex-note=\"Manikins, demo tools, and hands-on training equipment.\" data-lean=\"10000\" data-base=\"12000\" data-full=\"15000\" name=\"training_devices\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"12,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIT Infrastructure and Laptops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLaptops, tablets, network setup, and core IT hardware.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"it_infrastructure\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"IT Infrastructure and Laptops\" data-capex-note=\"Laptops, tablets, network setup, and core IT hardware.\" data-lean=\"75000\" data-base=\"85000\" data-full=\"100000\" name=\"it_infrastructure\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"85,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Curriculum Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCurriculum build, content design, and training materials.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"curriculum_development\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Initial Curriculum Development\" data-capex-note=\"Curriculum build, content design, and training materials.\" data-lean=\"15000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-full=\"25000\" name=\"curriculum_development\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"20,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMobile Training Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVehicle purchase, fit-out, and outreach setup costs.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"mobile_training_vehicle\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Mobile Training Vehicle\" data-capex-note=\"Vehicle purchase, fit-out, and outreach setup costs.\" data-lean=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-full=\"55000\" name=\"mobile_training_vehicle\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"45,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers price swings, delivery delays, and setup overruns.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency_reserve\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency_reserve\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"25\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eTotal CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$194,700\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$177,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$17,700\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eIT Infrastructure and Laptops\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOffice setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"office_setup_furniture\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 8%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"office_setup_furniture\"\u003e8%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTraining gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"training_devices\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 7%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"training_devices\"\u003e7%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIT and laptops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"it_infrastructure\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 48%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"it_infrastructure\"\u003e48%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"curriculum_development\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 11%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"curriculum_development\"\u003e11%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMobile vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"mobile_training_vehicle\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 25%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"mobile_training_vehicle\"\u003e25%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator covers capitalized startup assets only. It excludes consumable naloxone, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, insurance premiums, professional fees, inventory, working capital, and other operating costs. Use it to size launch month cash needs and assets to depreciate or amortize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat should the CAPEX tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/overdose-prevention-financial-model\"\u003eOverdose Prevention Program Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e tab should show startup costs, grant timing, depr\/amort, and runway. Check naloxone, staffing, and cash before launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFinancial model screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$1,005K CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$873K Month 2 cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$861K revenue, $172K EBITDA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakeven in Month 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine-month payback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepr\/amort assumptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/overdose-prevention-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_be9527e3-8503-4fcd-9e1f-4d3a65dd5cf0.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/overdose-prevention-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_be9527e3-8503-4fcd-9e1f-4d3a65dd5cf0.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Overdose Prevention Program Financial Model capex inputs letting users specify capital expenditures, equipment purchases, facility upgrades and timing; customizable capex schedule for scenario-ready 5-year planning and funding clarity\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do you fund an overdose prevention program startup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Overdose Prevention Program usually gets funded by mixing \u003cstrong\u003egrants\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epublic health contracts\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edonations\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efoundation funding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etraining fees\u003c\/strong\u003e from employers or schools. With a plan built around \u003cstrong\u003e$861K\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 revenue, \u003cstrong\u003e$172K\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 EBITDA, \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2\u003c\/strong\u003e breakeven, and \u003cstrong\u003e9-month\u003c\/strong\u003e payback, the funding ask should map to the \u003cstrong\u003e$873K\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash need and the timing of CAPEX, supplies, payroll runway, compliance, outreach, and working capital. Financial modeling is the next planning tool for scenarios and any reimbursement path, not the main offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding sources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrants\u003c\/strong\u003e fit public health work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContracts\u003c\/strong\u003e can fund service delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDonations\u003c\/strong\u003e cover launch gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation funding\u003c\/strong\u003e supports training access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse of funds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e starts the build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies\u003c\/strong\u003e support each training site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayroll runway\u003c\/strong\u003e protects early delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance and outreach\u003c\/strong\u003e keep demand moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much funding is needed to start an overdose prevention program?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eOverdose Prevention Program\u003c\/strong\u003e needs more than its opening cost base: the researched plan shows a \u003cstrong\u003e$873K minimum cash need in Month 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, even with \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2 breakeven\u003c\/strong\u003e; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/profitability\/overdose-prevention\"\u003eHow Increase Overdose Prevention Program Profits?\u003c\/a\u003e for the profit-side levers. The opening base includes \u003cstrong\u003e$1.005M startup CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, while total launch funding must also cover setup spend and cash timing gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$873K\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum Month 2 cash need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1.005M\u003c\/strong\u003e startup CAPEX base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$375K\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 salaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$775K\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly fixed overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCost Definitions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX:\u003c\/strong\u003e long-lived assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-opening spend:\u003c\/strong\u003e setup before operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking capital:\u003c\/strong\u003e cash for timing gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo universal number:\u003c\/strong\u003e rules and grants shift cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much does naloxone inventory cost for a startup program?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverdose Prevention Program\u003c\/strong\u003e naloxone inventory is usually modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e8%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue for startup stock, then lower shares in later years. That inventory covers naloxone doses, fentanyl test strips where allowed, gloves, rescue breathing barriers, printed instructions, packaging, and storage supplies. Separate the starter kit from ongoing replenishment, because donated, bulk-purchased, state-supplied, or grant-funded naloxone can cut cash needs fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStartup kit stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes all starter supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds first-response readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it separate from restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLower cash outlay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater years: \u003cstrong\u003e75%\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e7%\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e65%\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e6%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse donated inventory when possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse state or grant supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk buy to reduce direct cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Overdose Prevention Program Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Overdose Prevention Program Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Overdose Prevention Program Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table shows the main startup assets and the non-CAPEX cash needed to launch the overdose prevention program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$100,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$873,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$973,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"18000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffice Furniture and Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eSetup for admin work, training space, and daily operations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"10000\" data-base=\"12000\" data-high=\"15000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraining Manikins and Demo Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$12,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eHands-on overdose response and naloxone training tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"7000\" data-base=\"8500\" data-high=\"11000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIT Infrastructure and Laptops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$8,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eComputers, connectivity, and program recordkeeping setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"16000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-high=\"25000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Curriculum Development\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eBuildout of prevention education materials and session content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-high=\"60000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobile Training Vehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eOutreach and on-site training delivery unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"800000\" data-base=\"873000\" data-high=\"950000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$873,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMinimum cash, payroll readiness, and timing gaps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges use model inputs; non-CAPEX cash excludes ongoing payroll, replenishment, and grant admin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eOverdose Prevention Program Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eNaloxone Inventory Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKit Loadout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaloxone inventory\u003c\/strong\u003e is set at \u003cstrong\u003e8%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$689K\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003e$861K\u003c\/strong\u003e. Build it from \u003cstrong\u003eunits × kits × doses per kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, then add packaging, instruction cards, gloves, rescue-breathing barriers, PPE, bins, and storage supplies. Keep \u003cstrong\u003einitial stock\u003c\/strong\u003e separate from \u003cstrong\u003emonthly replenishment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReorder Plan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003eexpiry dates\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ereorder points\u003c\/strong\u003e to stop waste. Buy the launch lot as a bulk order, then refill from monthly usage and replacement losses. Where allowed, use \u003cstrong\u003edonated\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estate-supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003egrant-funded\u003c\/strong\u003e items first; keep \u003cstrong\u003efentanyl test strips\u003c\/strong\u003e only where legal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSupply Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet inventory by \u003cstrong\u003ekit count\u003c\/strong\u003e, not guesswork. Each kit should show the \u003cstrong\u003edose count\u003c\/strong\u003e, lot, and shelf life, so old stock moves first and expired stock is removed fast. That keeps replacement spend visible and prevents the launch budget from hiding a steady refill bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStock Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a split model: one-time launch stock for the first client wave, then monthly replenishment tied to training volume and shrink. Track \u003cstrong\u003edose count per kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, packaging count, and removal of expired items so the inventory line stays tied to real use, not a flat annual guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTraining Readiness Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReadiness Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraining readiness is a \u003cstrong\u003eone-time launch cost\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the same as instructor pay. Here, the setup pieces are \u003cstrong\u003e$20K\u003c\/strong\u003e for curriculum development and \u003cstrong\u003e$12K\u003c\/strong\u003e for training manikins and demo devices, before any ongoing payroll, manuals, or field labor are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers trainer prep, staff onboarding, volunteer training, certifications if needed, manuals, and demo gear. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$20K\u003c\/strong\u003e curriculum plus \u003cstrong\u003e$12K\u003c\/strong\u003e devices and manikins equals \u003cstrong\u003e$32K\u003c\/strong\u003e in readiness CAPEX, before the first class is delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep readiness lean by building one core curriculum, reusing demo kits, and buying only the devices needed for the first training cycle. Ongoing spend is separate: \u003cstrong\u003e2 Lead Instructors at $75K each\u003c\/strong\u003e means \u003cstrong\u003e$150K\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1 payroll, plus manuals and supplies at \u003cstrong\u003e3% of Year 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSeparate the Pay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not bury readiness in payroll. The smart split is \u003cstrong\u003eone-time setup\u003c\/strong\u003e for curriculum, manikins, and demo devices, then \u003cstrong\u003eongoing operating costs\u003c\/strong\u003e for instructors, manuals, and supplies. That keeps launch cash clear and makes it easier to track when training starts paying for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompliance And Insurance Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSetup Costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line covers entity setup, naloxone distribution rule review, liability coverage, policies, data privacy review, grant compliance setup, contract templates, and staff training. Plan it as a legal and operating setup bucket, not legal advice. The fixed base includes \u003cstrong\u003e$800 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for professional liability insurance and \u003cstrong\u003e$12K per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for accounting and legal services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Drives Price\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost depends on \u003cstrong\u003estate and local requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e, nonprofit or agency structure, the data you collect, \u003cstrong\u003egrant terms\u003c\/strong\u003e, and whether you train outside groups. If you store client or trainee data, privacy work grows. If you expand to external partners, contract and insurance review gets heavier. This is a planning range, so get quotes before you lock the budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one counsel review for entity docs, training terms, and data forms where possible. Keep standard policies, a template contract, and a fixed compliance calendar so you are not paying for the same review twice. One clean system costs less than repeated one-off fixes. Ask for monthly caps on outside legal work and clear scopes for grant reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBudget Watchpoints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest way to overspend is to treat compliance like a one-time task. If the program changes geography, collects more data, or starts training outside groups, expect more legal review, insurance checks, and staff training refreshers. Build this as a recurring operating cost, not a launch-only expense, so the budget stays realistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eOutreach And Physical Setup Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFixed-Site Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fixed site starts with lease deposit, office furniture, shelving, signage, and storage. The budget also needs monthly rent of \u003cstrong\u003e$35K\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e for telecom and utilities. This model is the heaviest on overhead, but it makes staff training, kit storage, and client scheduling easier to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePop-Up Costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop-up outreach uses tables, tents, printed signage, bins, and mobile supplies instead of a full office buildout. Cost depends on unit count, event days, and whether materials are reused. Here’s the quick math: price each table, tent, and sign, then add storage and transport. It keeps startup spend lighter than a fixed site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget by event, not month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuse gear across sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack storage and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMobile Buildout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMobile outreach shifts spend into transport setup and optional vehicle costs. The source capex includes \u003cstrong\u003e$45K\u003c\/strong\u003e for a mobile training vehicle, plus fuel, insurance, and scheduling work. This model cuts office needs, but it adds route planning and downtime risk. Use it only if the service area is spread out enough to justify the drive time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCore Capex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source capex for physical setup includes \u003cstrong\u003e$15K\u003c\/strong\u003e for office furniture and equipment, plus the mobile vehicle option at \u003cstrong\u003e$45K\u003c\/strong\u003e. To estimate it, list each unit: desks, chairs, shelves, signs, tables, tents, and vehicle needs, then add vendor quotes and any deposit or install costs. What this estimate hides is replacement timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTechnology And Education Materials Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSetup and content build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-time tech and content setup is the big first check.\u003c\/strong\u003e This line covers laptops, tablets, CRM or case tracking tools, grant reporting setup, scheduling software, website basics, printed materials, translation, training slides, handouts, and community education content. The source budget sets \u003cstrong\u003e$85K\u003c\/strong\u003e for IT infrastructure and laptops, then adds the first build of materials and reporting tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEstimate the stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s the quick math: capex first, then monthly tools, then print and labor.\u003c\/strong\u003e To size this cost, count devices, software seats, website pages, translated versions, and handout volume. Use vendor quotes for setup work, then separate subscriptions from replenishment and reporting labor. Fixed software is \u003cstrong\u003e$450 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, and training manuals and supplies run \u003cstrong\u003e3% of Year 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$25.8K\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003e$861K\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep it lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy once, refresh often.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the launch pack simple: one device per trainer, one CRM setup, one website build, and reusable slides. Avoid overspending on printed materials before you know session volume. The cleanest savings come from digital handouts, shared templates, and scheduled content updates instead of full reprints after every class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse digital handouts first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReprint by session volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack software seats monthly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSeparate setup from run-rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t bundle the launch spend with monthly operations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the \u003cstrong\u003e$85K\u003c\/strong\u003e IT and laptop build in startup capital, keep the \u003cstrong\u003e$450 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e software fee in overhead, and treat printing, translation updates, and reporting labor as recurring costs. That split makes cash needs clearer and stops the first budget from hiding the real monthly burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Overdose Prevention Program Sta\nrtup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Overdose Prevention Program Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These ranges are planning assumptions built from the model, not vendor quotes or fixed bids.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eMore outreach sites, staff, and vehicles push startup cash up fast. Base anchors are $873K minimum cash, $1.005M capex, and Month 2 breakeven; Lean sits below, Full sits above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, Base, and Full launch cost bands for an overdose prevention program.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003ePilot ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eStaffed core\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eScale rollout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Volunteer-supported or lightly staffed outreach with basic naloxone distribution and simple tracking.\"\u003eVolunteer-supported or lightly staffed outreach with basic naloxone distribution and simple tracking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A staffed community program with formal training, regular distribution, and tracked outreach.\"\u003eA staffed community program with formal training, regular distribution, and tracked outreach.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A multi-site or mobile rollout with higher naloxone volume, stronger reporting, and more payroll runway.\"\u003eA multi-site or mobile rollout with higher naloxone volume, stronger reporting, and more payroll runway.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses one base location, no vehicle, limited outreach volume, and small working capital.\"\u003eUses one base location, no vehicle, limited outreach volume, and small working capital.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses the model's core payroll, the $1.005M capex plan, and the Month 2 break-even profile.\"\u003eUses the model's core payroll, the $1.005M capex plan, and the Month 2 break-even profile.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Adds a vehicle, wider outreach coverage, and more staff capacity across sites.\"\u003eAdds a vehicle, wider outreach coverage, and more staff capacity across sites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Basic staff support; naloxone kits; simple tracking tools; limited training materials; small admin overhead\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic staff support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enaloxone kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple tracking tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited training materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall admin overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Program director and instructors; office and software; training supplies; marketing; working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram director and instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffice and software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etraining supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emarketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Mobile vehicle; extra payroll runway; more naloxone kits; stronger reporting; multi-site coordination\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobile vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra payroll runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore naloxone kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estronger reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emulti-site coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$500,000 - $850,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$500,000 - $850,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLower cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$873,000 - $1,100,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$873,000 - $1,100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBase model\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$1,200,000 - $1,800,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$1,200,000 - $1,800,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher runway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits a pilot team testing demand in one area before adding sites or vehicle support.\"\u003eFits a pilot team testing demand in one area before adding sites or vehicle support.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits a staffed community program using the model's current operating assumptions.\"\u003eFits a staffed community program using the model's current operating assumptions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits a multi-site rollout with mobile outreach and a larger operating cushion.\"\u003eFits a multi-site rollout with mobile outreach and a larger operating cushion.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These ranges are planning assumptions built from the model, not vendor quotes or fixed bids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304041259251,"sku":"overdose-prevention-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/overdose-prevention-startup-costs.webp?v=1782688681","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/overdose-prevention-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}