Opioid Settlement Grant Funding

Update: At this time, applications are not being accepted or reviewed for the Opioid Settlement Grant Funding. A notice of funding will be posted in early 2027.

Project Description

Missoula County and the City of Missoula received funding from the Missoula Metropolitan Abatement Region Opioid Trust, a multi-state settlement with pharmaceutical companies related to the opioid epidemic. Funds from this settlement will be used to support opioid remediation efforts in Missoula. Efforts include expanding access to addiction treatment and recovery services, supporting prevention and education program, and funding law enforcement and public safety initiatives.

What is the Opioid Settlement Grant Funding?

Although Missoula County and the City of Missoula are the agencies that received the funding from the Missoula Metropolitan Abatement Region Opioid Trust, funding will be dispersed to eligible departments, nonprofit partners and community organizations through a grant application. A notice of funding outlines grant availability, and eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

What are the eligibility criteria for this grant funding?

Eligible departments, nonprofit partners and community organizations are encouraged to apply for this grant funding. This can include nonprofits, healthcare providers, public health entities, law enforcement, schools and community organizations working to combat the opioid crisis in Missoula.

Eligible applicants must propose programs that align with one of three focus areas:

1. Prevention: Evidence-based education for school age children and young adults, naloxone distribution, first responder training, public health initiatives, drug disposal programs and community anti-drug coalitions.
2. Treatment and Recovery: Evidence-based treatment following the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) continuum of care, mobile intervention, treatment and recovery services, trauma-informed care, wraparound support (housing, job training, childcare) and comprehensive continuum of care treatment and recovery options.
3. Criminal Justice Programs: Pretrial support services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and treatment/recovery courts.

What is the application process to apply for this grant funding?

• Application must be submitted through the Montana Opioid Abatement Trust Portal.
• Include a letter of support from the City/County if applying for an existing program.
• Ensure the request aligns with community goals and guiding documents (City Strategic Plan, CHIP, Jail Diversion Master Plan, Housing Plans).

Questions?

If you have any questions, use the questions tab below and submit your question. We will respond as soon as we can. You can also contact Chris Lounsbury, Missoula County Chief Administrative Officer, at clounsbury@missoulacounty.us for more details.