[SPARTA, NC] – Alleghany County is pleased to announce a funding opportunity aimed to reduce overdose deaths, emergency department visits for overdose, and illicit opioid involvement.
As part of the Opioid Settlement funds awarded to Alleghany County, eligible organizations are invited to submit a proposal to implement evidence-based, high-impact strategies to address the opioid epidemic in Alleghany County.
As a result of the Opioid Settlement announced in July 2021, funds were awarded to North Carolina and counties/municipalities to bring resources to communities harmed by the opioid epidemic. Alleghany County government is set to receive $960,168 over an 18-year period. Before spending any of the money, counties/municipalities had to select which strategies they would like to work on. In November 2022, Alleghany County agencies and partners initiated a Results-Based Accountability (RBA) action for the planning process in which focus areas were highlighted. In February 2023, the Alleghany County Commissioners approved the utilization of $108,178 to fund one-year projects based on strategies included in the agreement with the state.
These pilot projects will be accepted and funded as they align with the requirements included in the Request for Proposals grant application and available funding.
Interested organizations are invited to participate in an informational webinar on Tuesday, April 11th at 9:00 am. Written questions should be emailed to grants@apphealth.com by 5:00 pm (EST) on Monday, April 17th, 2023. All proposals are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Funding requests will be reviewed by a grant review committee and will include representation from the community with lived experience in substance use, public health, and Alleghany County Commissioners. Funding recommendations will be shared by AppHealthCare on behalf of the review committee and be determined by the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners.
For additional information and instructions, refer to the Request for Proposals grant application.
Learn more about the Opioid Settlements for North Carolina.
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