Cass County Opioid Settlement Funds Grant

The Cass County Opioid Settlement Funds provide crucial financial resources to address opioid-related issues in Michigan. Originating from a $26 billion settlement, nearly $800 million will be allocated over 18 years, with half directed to local governments. Priority funding areas include naloxone distribution, treatment for pregnant women, and support for incarcerated individuals. Additional settlements are expected to enhance resources, emphasizing the importance of community support and addressing the needs of underserved populations impacted by the opioid crisis.

Core Strategies
The committee placed priority on the following items as it relates to spending opioid settlement funds:
Naloxone or other FDA-approved drug to reverse opioid overdosesMedication-assisted Treatment (MAT) distribution and other opioid-related treatmentAddress needs of pregnant and postpartum womenExpanding treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)Expansion of warm hand-off programs and recovery servicesTreatment for incarcerated populationPrevention programExpanding syringe service program Evidence-based data collection and research analyzing the effectiveness of the abatement strategies within the state
Funding Tracks
Emergency or crisis response funding to address issues that are emergent and time-sensitive with a total cost of more than $5,000;Emergency or crisis response funding to address issues that are emergent and time-sensitive with a total cost of $5,000 or lessFunding for non-emergency and non-crisis response services or interventions with a total cost of $5,000 or less; and,Funding for non-emergency and non-crisis services or interventions with a total cost of more than $5,000.

Eligibility

Organizations, groups, or individuals addressing or providing services related to opioid use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and wrap around community supports are eligible to apply for funding to serve individuals and families impacted by opioid use who have a connection to Cass County. This includes services focused on orrelated to substance use disorders, polysubstance use, and co-occurring mental healthand substance use disorders.