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North Carolina Opioid Settlement Funds Matching Grant Program

VITAL STRATEGIES INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $210,000 over three years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

North Carolina Opioid Settlement Funds Matching Grant Program

Funder: Vital Strategies

Status: Completed (awards made in 2023)

Geographic Scope: North Carolina (statewide, multiple counties)

Focus Areas:

  • Harm reduction programs

  • Community-based naloxone distribution

  • Syringe service programs

  • Racial equity approach

  • Reaching marginalized communities

    • Background:
    As part of the national opioid settlement litigation, North Carolina counties and municipalities will receive over $640 million over 18 years to support overdose prevention efforts. Vital Strategies created this matching grant program to incentivize counties to allocate matching or greater amounts from their opioid settlement funds to support local harm reduction programs.

    Eligible Applicants:

  • North Carolina counties and municipalities

  • Community-based organizations serving counties

  • Local harm reduction advocates

    • Funding Details:

  • Award Amount: Up to $210,000 over three years (per selected county/region)

  • Matching Requirement: Counties must agree to allocate matching or greater amounts from their opioid settlement funds

  • Number Selected: 8 applicants representing 12 North Carolina counties

    • Allowable Uses:

  • Expanding community-based naloxone distribution

  • Expanding syringe service programs

  • Supporting local harm reduction initiatives

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Prioritized community-based services

  • Racial equity approach

  • Focus on reaching most marginalized communities

    • Implementation Partner:
    The North Carolina Community Foundation worked with Vital Strategies to distribute funds and collect data from counties on their progress.

    Contact Information:

  • Vital Strategies

  • Email: info@vitalstrategies.org

  • Phone: +1 212 500 5720

  • Address: 100 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York NY 10005 USA

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Type: Open application process (now closed)

    Timeline:
    Program was offered in 2023; awards have been distributed.

    Selection Process:

  • Competitive application review

  • Evaluation of proposed harm reduction activities

  • Assessment of commitment to matching funds from opioid settlement allocations

  • Focus on racial equity and service to marginalized communities

    • Note: This program has concluded. For information about current North Carolina grant opportunities, contact Vital Strategies directly.

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