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- Opioid Abatement Planning Conference Recap
- Higher Education Opioid Abatement Grants Open
- Grant Registration & Application Tips
- Application Technical Assistance
- Upcoming Events
 The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General, Heathy Minds Policy Initiative, potential applicants and current Opioid Abatement Grantees met earlier this month in Oklahoma City to connect, discuss, and learn from one another. Topics explored included an overview of the Opioid Abatement grant program, grant reporting and compliance, the state of the opioid crisis in Oklahoma, and implementation support for potential applicants and grantees.
Upcoming Opioid Planning Conference Dates
Save the dates for additional Opioid Planning Conferences happening across the state:
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January 8, 2026 | Broken Arrow
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January 15, 2026 | Lawton OR Ardmore
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January 22, 2026 | Lawton OR Ardmore
Stay tuned for more event details in next month's newsletter!
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Higher Education Opioid Abatement Grants Open |
Grant Application Opens: November 1, 2025
Grant Application Closes: December 31, 2025
Who is eligible to apply for this grant round?
The board of regents or board of trustees of a state educational institution which is a member of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education will be considered an eligible political subdivision under the Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Grants Act. Click here for a list of eligible institutions.
How to apply?
Applications will be accepted through an online portal found on the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Grant website.
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REGISTRATION & APPLICATION TIPS
Tips for registering:
Read the content on the grant application page prior to registering.
Register Early. To apply for funding, you and your organization must be registered on the online grant portal for Oklahoma Attorney General Grants.
To register click on the Agency Administrator Registration link underneath the Login fields. A screenshot with arrows is provided below for reference. Opioid Abatement staff will approve your registration request within 3 days.
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Tips for applying:
Once your registration is approved, you will receive an automated email notice from the online grant portal - OGX.
The abatement grant application link will appear in your Opportunities field when you log into OGX.
Information in the application may be entered, edited, and uploaded as many times as needed before the deadline date of 12/31/2025.
When your application is complete and all supporting is attached, click Submit. If you do not Submit your application, it will not be reviewed.
Our office is happy to offer guidance and support during your application process. Contact information for staff is located at the end of the newsletter or on our website.
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Would you like assistance with programmatic guidance or technical support on your grant application? Healthy Minds’ Policy Initiative assists potential applicants in developing plans for the use of opioid settlement funds in their communities. Contact Jessica Hawkins, Director of Community Initiatives at jhawkins@healthymindspolicy.org to set up a time to discuss your project.
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Members
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Appointing Authority
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Attorney General Gentner Drummond
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Statute
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Josh Cantwell
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Governor
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LeRoy Young, D.O.
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State Auditor and Inspector General
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Scott Martin
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State Treasurer
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Brad DeLozier
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Carol Bush
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Speaker of the House
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Dr. Kelly Dunn
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Speaker of the House
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Lori Parish
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Senate President Pro Tempore
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Dr. Atul Walia
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Senate President Pro Tempore
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Jill Nichols
Opioid Response & Grant Coordinator
Jill.Nichols@oag.ok.gov
Khylee Rankin, LCSW
Assistant Opioid Response & Grant Coordinator
Khylee.Rankin@oag.ok.gov
Traci Ballard
Deputy General Counsel
Traci.Ballard@oag.ok.gov
The individual listed as the primary contact for the university, county, school district, or municipality will automatically receive this email. Other individuals from your organization may be added to the distribution by sending their name and email address to Khylee Rankin, Khylee.Rankin@oag.ok.gov. |
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Title 74, sections 30.3 through 30.8 create the Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Grants Act. The Act’s purpose is to promote and protect the health of Oklahomans by using monetary grants to abate the opioid crisis in a comprehensive manner that includes cooperation and collaboration with political subdivisions.
Grants will fund treatment and recovery programs, assistance with co-occurring disorders and mental health issues, opioid abuse education and prevention, proper prescription efforts, and strategies to decrease the supply of narcotics across the state. Grants are rigorously reviewed and approved by the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board comprising of the Attorney General and appointees of the Governor, Speaker of the House, Senate President Pro Tempore, State Treasurer, State Superintendent for Public Instruction, and State Auditor and Inspector.
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