Region 12 Opioid Abatement Council Emergency Fund Grant

The Region 12 Opioid Abatement Council Emergency Fund aims to support organizations focused on opioid and substance use disorder (OUD/SUD) prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction. Eligible applicants include non-profits, governmental bodies, academic institutions, healthcare providers, and businesses. This funding addresses financial hardships caused by unexpected budget shortfalls or increased service demand due to crises in the community, ensuring continued support for those affected by OUD/SUD.

Organizations must demonstrate that their primary mission or a significant part of their work focuses on opioid and substance use disorder prevention (OUD/SUD), intervention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction. In order to qualify for funding, you need to demonstrate mission alignment or a specific program within your organization for serving people with OUD/SUD. This funding is also intended to support OUD/SUD serving organizations experiencing financial hardship.
Examples of Qualified Emergencies:
Budget shortfalls due to unexpected expenses or revenue loss Delays or changes in funding priorities, Elimination in expected grant funding or changes in availability of federal or state funding Disruption in business operations due to unexpected loss of staff Natural disaster, floods or fires Drastic changes in rent Increased demand for services due to a crisis or change in the behavioral health landscape in the community Surge or change in overdose cases Closing of partner organizations doing similar work - Emerging need due to landscape change like trainings or certifications, etc.

Eligibility

Non-Profit OrganizationOther Governmental or Tribal OrganizationAcademic InstitutionHealthcare ProviderBusiness