Opioid Settlement Grant Funding

Missoula County and the City of Missoula are pleased to announce the availability of grant funding from the Missoula Metropolitan Abatement Region Opioid Settlement. We are committed to transparency and community engagement in distributing opioid settlement funds. This page provides an opportunity for the public to learn more and ask questions about the Missoula Metropolitan Abatement Region Opioid Settlement Grants, ensuring everyone has access to clear and accurate information.

Missoula County and the City of Missoula encourages all eligible departments, nonprofit partners and community organizations to apply for this valuable funding opportunity.

Opioid Settlement Grant Funding Update: This cycle's awardees for the Opioid Settlement Grant Funding have been chosen. Please see the news feed below for the full summary of the funding disbursement. The Missoula Opioid Abatement Program committee plans to review new or ongoing funding requests for fiscal year 2028 in late 2026.

About the Grant Opportunity

The Notice of Funding Availability outlines grant funding available for programs focused on opioid use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, healthcare providers, public health entities, law enforcement, schools and community organizations working to combat the opioid crisis in Missoula.

Funding Details:

• Funding Period: Up to three years (Fiscal Years 2026, 2027 and 2028)
• Annual Allocation: Minimum of $750,000
• One-Time Funds: Up to $500,000 for eligible projects
• Rolling Application Deadline: First review in late May

Eligibility Criteria:

Organizations and programs that align with one of the 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.

Application Requirements:

• Submit an application 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).
• Provide clear success metrics and demonstrate financial sustainability.

Submission Information:

Applications must be submitted through the state portal. The Missoula Opioid Abatement Program committee plans to review new or ongoing funding requests for fiscal year 2028 in late 2026.

Drop your question below, and a member of our team will respond promptly. You can also contact Chris Lounsbury, Missoula County Chief Administrative Officer, at clounsbury@missoulacounty.us for more details.

We look forward to supporting community-led efforts to address opioid use disorder and improve the health and well-being of Missoula residents.