Opioid Abatement Community Based Initiatives Grant

The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Department of Social Services, through its Substance Use Disorder Intervention Program, has announced the Opioid Abatement Community Based Initiatives Grant Program to distribute approximately three million dollars in opioid settlement funding. This initiative reflects the city level government response to the ongoing opioid crisis and is designed to support community based organizations working directly with affected populations in Fayette County. The program is part of a broader public health and social services strategy aimed at reducing substance use disorder impacts and strengthening long term recovery infrastructure within the community. The primary purpose of this grant program is to fund evidence based, evidence informed, and innovative initiatives that address opioid use disorder and related substance use challenges. Funded activities may include overdose prevention efforts, behavioral health interventions, treatment access expansion, recovery support services, and broader community stabilization strategies. The funding is intended to enable nonprofits to implement programs that demonstrate measurable impact on reducing harm and improving outcomes for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Funding is offered through two distinct tracks. Micro grants provide up to seventy five thousand dollars for a performance period running from December 1, 2026 through December 30, 2027. Macro grants range from seventy five thousand one dollars to two hundred fifty thousand dollars and support a longer implementation period from December 1, 2026 through December 30, 2028. These structured tiers allow both smaller scale initiatives and larger comprehensive programs to access funding appropriate to their scope and capacity. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that are recognized as 501 c 3 entities and that maintain a physical presence within Fayette County. This geographic restriction ensures that funded activities directly benefit the local population and align with the jurisdictional scope of the funding source. The program does not indicate eligibility for individuals, for profit entities, or organizations outside the specified county, reinforcing its focus on community based nonprofit service providers. The application process requires submission through the Ionwave procurement platform. Applicants must register with Ionwave to access and download the Request for Proposals and to submit their applications. The RFP release is scheduled for July 2 at 2 p m Eastern Time, and applicants are encouraged to participate in various support opportunities including an informational webinar, technical assistance sessions, and grant writing workshops. These resources are intended to improve application quality and ensure applicants understand program requirements. The proposal deadline is August 7 at 2 p m Eastern Time. While no formal pre application requirement is specified, the availability of technical assistance sessions and workshops indicates a structured support timeline leading up to submission. Contact information is provided through a named representative within the Department of Social Services, including both phone and email, offering applicants a direct channel for inquiries. The program appears to be a one time funding opportunity tied to opioid settlement funds, with no explicit indication of recurring cycles.

Attend technical assistance sessions and workshops to improve proposal quality and ensure alignment with evidence based approaches