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- 2026 Opioid Abatement Grants Open – Government & Joint Applications
- Opioid Abatement Board – January Meeting
- Financial & Programmatic Compliance Reminder
- Technical Assistance
- Upcoming Event Information
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2026 Opioid Abatement Grants Open – February 1 |
Grant Application Opens: February 1, 2026
Grant Application Closes: March 31, 2026
Application Review Period: April – June 2026
Grant Awards Announced: August 2026
Who is eligible to apply?
The following categories of political subdivisions are eligible to apply for the spring round of 2026 Opioid Abatement Grant funding:
- County
- Municipality
- Public Trusts
- Collaborative/Joint Applications
School Districts, Technology School Districts, and Institutes of Higher Education will be eligible to apply in Fall 2026. An announcement from the Attorney General's Office on the timeline will be released later this year.
How much money is my political subdivision eligible to apply for?
Funding tiers for each eligible political subdivision are listed here on the website.
Who reviews the grant applications?
Grants are rigorously reviewed and approved by the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.
When will we know if our grant application was approved?
The Board anticipates these grants for three-year projects will be awarded in August 2026.
Click the button below for more information on the opioid abatement grant, the application process, and to access the application.
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Virtual Office Hours |
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Virtual office hours will be hosted by the Opioid Abatement Grant Staff this month! These interactive sessions will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions about the 2026 opioid abatement grant, eligibility, proposal preparation, and hear about available no-cost resources.
Mark your calendars with the dates, times and meeting links listed below.
- Tuesday, February 24th at 2:00 PM
- Thursday, February 26th at 1:00 PM
- Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:00 AM
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 Cc: Individuals from left to right: Bradley Clark (General Counsel on behalf of Attorney General Drummond), Traci Ballard (Deputy General Counsel), Dr. Atul Walia (Board Member), Brad DeLozier (Board Member), Dr. LeRoy Young (Board Member), and Lori Parish (Board Member)
The Opioid Abatement Board met on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 3:15 p.m. Board members approved the 2026 funding schedule, heard program updates from staff, and learned about the opioid abatement funded project happening in Lincoln County.
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COMPLIANCE & EVALUATION UPDATES
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As a reminder, the Steadman Group & NiVAC assist the Attorney General’s Office in monitoring and ensuring programmatic and financial grant compliance for your opioid abatement grant award. Please respond in a timely manner to any emails sent from Charles Gunn, Mathew Kyker, Nat Truszczynski or Margo Pipkorn. |
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Technical assistance (TA) is ongoing support available to grantees after funding is awarded. TA can help implement projects, understand grant requirements, and address questions or challenges that arise.
TA can help:
- Project implementation questions or timeline adjustments
- Clarifying allowable activities or program changes
- Addressing challenges with a contracted service provider
- Understanding financial documentation and reporting requirements
- Budget questions or modification requests
Contact Opioid Abatement Staff, Jill Nichols or Khylee Rankin, to request technical assistance.
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Do you have an opioid abatement project in mind for your community, but need help with writing the grant application? Contact either Jill Nichols or Khylee Rankin for information on no-cost grant writing services.
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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
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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 & Grants 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. If other individuals from your institution need to receive it, please send their name and email address to Khylee Rankin, Khylee.Rankin@oag.ok.gov, and she will add them to the list. |
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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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