Greene County Opioid Settlement Program

The Greene County Opioid Settlement Program is a local funding initiative administered by the Greene County Commission in Missouri. The program is supported by funds derived from national opioid settlement agreements reached in 2021 and 2022 with major pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers, and pharmacy chains. These settlements were the result of litigation brought by states and local governments to address the widespread harm caused by the opioid epidemic. Missouri, including Greene County, is a participating jurisdiction and receives a portion of settlement funds intended to support opioid abatement, treatment, and recovery efforts. The Greene County program represents a localized effort to allocate these funds toward community-based solutions that directly benefit residents impacted by opioid misuse. The primary purpose of the program is to combat and recover from the opioid overdose epidemic by funding projects proposed by community organizations operating within Greene County. The funding is intended to improve public health and welfare by supporting services and interventions aligned with approved opioid abatement strategies. These strategies include, but are not limited to, expanding access to naloxone, supporting medication-assisted treatment, enhancing services for pregnant and postpartum women, addressing neonatal abstinence syndrome, expanding recovery and treatment services, supporting prevention initiatives, and improving coordination of care and data-driven research. Applicants are expected to align their proposed projects with one or more of these strategies and clearly demonstrate how their work contributes to opioid misuse prevention, treatment, or recovery. Funding under this program is limited in scope, with a total of two hundred sixty thousand dollars available and individual awards capped at fifty thousand dollars per applicant. While specific allowable and unallowable cost categories are not explicitly detailed, the program emphasizes funding for projects that directly address opioid-related impacts in the community. Applicants must propose projects that serve Greene County residents and demonstrate measurable benefits to populations affected by opioid use disorder. Approved applicants may also be required to submit an end-of-year report detailing outcomes and use of funds, indicating a focus on accountability and program evaluation. Eligibility for the program is directed toward community organizations capable of delivering services within Greene County. While nonprofit organizations are explicitly required to submit supporting documentation such as IRS determination letters, financial statements, and governance records, the application materials do not explicitly exclude other organization types. Applicants must provide detailed organizational information, including mission, staffing, and operational capacity, as well as a designated point of contact. The program also requires applicants to demonstrate financial readiness and compliance, including disclosure of any prior funding, current budget status, and organizational standing with federal or state agencies. The application process requires completion of a structured form that includes multiple sections covering organizational details, project proposal, financing, and compliance. Applicants must describe their proposed project in detail, including objectives, target populations, service locations, collaboration with other agencies, and expected outcomes. Additional required components include identification of applicable opioid abatement strategies, explanation of community need, estimated number of individuals served, and project timeline. Financial disclosures and sustainability planning are also required, along with certifications regarding organizational compliance and legal standing. Nonprofit applicants must attach a comprehensive set of supporting documents as part of submission. Applications must be submitted via email to the designated county contact by the stated deadline. The deadline for the current funding cycle is August 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM. No pre-application or letter of intent stage is indicated. The program does not explicitly state award notification timelines or performance periods, but it implies a short-term project cycle with reporting requirements at the end of the funding period. The program appears to be part of an ongoing funding stream tied to multi-year settlement payments, though no explicit recurring schedule for this specific application cycle is provided. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program administrator for assistance during the application process, indicating a supportive but structured submission environment.