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Grants made easy: Expert tips and resources

Welcome to our comprehensive resource hub designed to empower grant seekers and advocates. Whether you’re an individual, organization, or community leader, we’ve curated a wealth of tools to support your journey.

Explore expert tips on grant writing, discover funding sources, and learn how to navigate the intricacies of state and local opioid abatement funding.

From step-by-step guides to real-world examples, these materials are designed to help you secure the resources needed to drive positive change. Learn how to turn your vision into impactful reality!

Navigating opioid abatement funds: An overview

The Attorney General’s Office has secured approximately $900 million to address the opioid epidemic, with funds evenly distributed between local governments and the state.

The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission administers the Commonwealth’s portion of the funds and awards grants on a rolling basis for prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across counties. Local jurisdictions received the other half of the settlement funds to distribute.

State-level grant award list: A detailed list of grants awarded by the Commission, including the amounts and recipients categorized by county and purpose
Local settlement fund distribution: The Appalachia Opioid Remediation (AOR) database tracks how local jurisdictions are utilizing opioid settlement funds

Understanding the intricacies of the opioid abatement funding mechanisms is crucial.

Whether you’re a policymaker, healthcare professional, or community advocate, this handout equips you with the knowledge needed to drive positive change. Dive into the details and let’s build a healthier Kentucky together!

Explore the Opioid Abatement Funds Overview Flyer

Opioid funds clarified: Your guide with KACo

The Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) serves as the unified voice and advocate for county governments in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KACo represents over 1,500 county elected officials, providing leadership, education, and resources to enhance county operations and preserve local control.

In March 2024, KACo's Opioid Settlement Officer, Lauren Carr, presented an overview of current settlement dollars, settlement uses and reporting requirements, and answered several frequently asked questions about the possible uses of the settlement funds.

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Evidence-based ideas for opioid abatement funding

This video includes insights about effective evidence-based strategies that have been successfully implemented through HCS-KY. Topics covered include:

Overview of the design, goal, and efforts of the HCS-KY
HCS evidence-based opioid-overdose reduction continuum of care approach (ORCCA) strategies and their relevance to opioid abatement funding
Costs for replicating these strategies
Process of pursuing opioid abatement money to fund implementation of these strategies

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health presents five Principles to guide the use of opioid settlement funds.

To learn more about these Principles, please click here. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has also developed a guide to help decision-makers spend the opioid settlement funds on programs that are proven to work, will save lives, and address the needs of people who use drugs.

Learn how you can use evidence to guide spending by exploring their website, or get started by downloading the Primer on Spending Funds from the Opioid Litigation: A Guide for State and Local Decision Makers.

Unlocking grant opportunities: Your guide to successful funding

Whether you’re a nonprofit organization, an academic institution, or an individual seeking funding, understanding the art of grant writing is essential.

In this section, we’ll cover everything you need to know about securing grants, from the basics to advanced strategies.

We also have a YouTube playlist where you can watch all the recordings described below.

Ready to apply for grants?

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) provides federal grants for ideas and projects that benefit the public. Grants address critical needs such as expanding the health workforce, improving access to quality healthcare, and enhancing telehealth options.

Who can apply? Organizations, including local or state governments, tribes, educational groups, and community organizations.

Dive in with these search terms: Substance Use Disorder; Behavioral Health Services; Mental Health Services; Rural Health Services; Maternal Health

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Master the art of grant writing with tips from experts including David Gross, Director for Education and Research at St. Claire HealthCare, Connie Neal, Assistant Director at Chrysalis House, and Ronne Nunley, Chief Business Development Officer at Pathways, Inc.

Learn strategies for locating appropriate funding opportunities, how to identify common components of a competitive grant application, and effective writing strategies for concise and clear proposals.

Your front-row seat awaits!

In this helpful video, three presenters from the University of Kentucky's Proposal Development Office, Kathy Doyle Grzech, MA (Executive Director), Lou Hurst, MA (Proposal Development Officer), and Erik Davidshofer, MA (Senior Proposal Development Officer), talk about essential aspects of grantsmanship. They explain topics including grant-related terminology, where and how to find grants relevant to substance use and recovery projects, and how to decide if a specific grant aligns with individual needs.

Gain insight: Dive into the video!

In this informative video, Kim Carter, MPA, CRA, CFRA, CPRA, Executive Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration at the University of Kentucky, guides viewers through the essential steps for securing federal grants. The presentation covers the grant application process, eligibility criteria, and the necessary documentation required to successfully apply for federal funding.