Adams County Opioid Settlement Fund Grant

Adams County Opioid Settlement Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Adams County
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

The Adams County Opioid Settlement Fund aims to address substance use disorders by administering settlement funds to support impactful community projects in Adams County, Illinois. The committee prioritizes core abatement strategies, including naloxone distribution, medication-assisted treatment, and prevention programs. Non-profit and for-profit entities serving the county are eligible to apply, with a focus on projects benefiting local residents. Sustainability and compliance with legal requirements are essential to ensure long-term impact.

Overview

Adams County Opioid Settlement Fund Approved Abatement Programs Priority shall be given to the following core abatement strategies: Naloxone or other FDA-approved drug to reverse opioid overdosesMedication assisted treatment ("MAT") distribution and other opioid-related treatmentPregnant & postpartum womenExpanding treatment of neonatal abstinence syndrome ("NAS")Expansion of warm hand-off programs and recovery servicesTreatment for incarcerated populationPrevention programsExpanding syringe service programsEvidence-based data collection and research analyzing the effectiveness of the abatement strategies within the state

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a non-profit, for profit, or tax-exempt entity in or serving Adams County.All applications must have a primary focus on Adams County, Illinois and must primarily benefit the residents of Adams County. If adjacent jurisdictions are included in the project, they should be identified during the application process and justification for funding projects that include other jurisdictions must clearly show a focus on Adams County.Applicants must verify that they can comply with legal, fiscal and programmatic requirements for this funding notice. They will be required to certify in the application that they can meet these requirements.Applicants must be in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State.Project sustainability will be a focus of all funded projects. Sustainability is addressed in the Scope of Work section of the application and must clearly show that benefits from the proposed project will extend past the project period and initial funding allocation.