County officials and community stakeholders are encouraged to learn about an upcoming grant opportunity focused on recovery and opioid abatement. KACo is partnering with the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to host a one-hour webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. ET to provide an overview of the Commission's 2026 grant cycle.
Participants will hear directly from KYOAAC staff about current funding priorities, the application process and key details for anyone planning to apply. This session is a great opportunity to learn how funding from the national opioid settlement can be used, what the Commission is looking for in proposals, and to get your questions answered in real time.
This webinar is free and open to all county officials and community partners interested in learning more about upcoming funding opportunities through the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission.
Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Register here: Click to Register
Funding Priorities for 2026
Treatment and Recovery Grant
Projects in this category should primarily focus on addressing active opioid misuse by linking individuals to treatment or helping them stay engaged in recovery. Eligible projects may include supportive services that build recovery capital such as workforce development, education, family support, housing, and transportation.
Priority areas include:
- Filling unmet treatment or service gaps in your community
- Supportive housing
- Transportation (operational costs only; no vehicle purchases)
- Employment supports, including recovery-to-work or workforce development programs
- Recovery community centers
- Family togetherness and kinship care programs
- Programs addressing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and co-occurring mental illness
- Expanded use of Peer Support Specialists
- Expanded use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD/MAT)
Prevention Grant
Projects in this category should focus on preventing first-time use, providing education on substance use, and supporting harm reduction strategies to improve individual and community health.
Priority areas include:
- Prevention of first-time use
- Youth-focused programs (in-school or out-of-school, under age 26)
- Programs that increase Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Parent, guardian, and adult-focused substance misuse education
- Overdose reduction efforts such as naloxone distribution and mobile clinical services
