COLUMBUS, IN – The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress (ASAP), Bartholomew County Substance Abuse Advisory/Accountability Committee, and Substance Abuse Public Funding Board have announced the opening of the application period for opioid settlement funds.
Applications will be accepted through March 31. Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit proposals that align with the allowable uses of funds as outlined in Exhibit E of the National Opioid Settlement.
Applicant MUST be a Bartholomew County Agency and Project. All application materials, including eligibility requirements and submission guidelines, are available on the ASAP website at asapbc.org.
“These funds represent an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the opioid crisis in our community,” said Megan Cherry, Executive Director of ASAP. “We’re looking for projects that not only meet the settlement guidelines but also bring measurable and sustainable solutions to substance use and recovery efforts in Bartholomew County.”
To learn more and to apply for ASAP grants, go here. For assistance with the application process, email ASAP at info@asapbc.org.
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