The Horizon Public Health, in partnership with Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse counties, is now accepting applications for its 2026 Opioid Settlement Fund.
Donor Name: Horizon Public Health
State: Minnesota
County: Douglas County (MN), Grant County (MN), Pope County (MN), Stevens County (MN), Traverse County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Minnesotans have been significantly impacted by the opioid epidemic, as well as related harms from alcohol, other drugs, and suicide. These impacts extend beyond deaths and include hospitalizations, injuries, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These preventable harms are closely tied to the overall health and prosperity of communities.
The purpose of this application is to identify qualified organizations to implement opioid response strategies, including prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate high impact, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis.
Priorities
Top Funding Priorities:
- Mental Health & Treatment Access: Expand access & increase workforce capacity
- Youth Prevention: Address substance use & early education, Support school & community-based prevention programs
- Community Education & Awareness: Increase understanding of use and resources, Provid educatio
- Family & Parent Support: Strengthen parenting skills and family engagement, Support early intervention through family-based approaches
- Housing & Stability: support individuals in recovery with stable housing, address barriers that impact longterm recovery
- Access to Services: Improve transportation and connections to care, strengthen coordination between
community services - Sustainable, High-Impact Projects: Focus on direct services over administrative costs, Demonstrate measurable outcomes and long-term impact
Funding Information
- Douglas: $274,670.54
- Grant: $52,221.98
- Pope: $128,796.18
- Stevens: $71,138.19
- Traverse: $51,950.52
Allowable Expenses
Funds may be used for costs directly related to approved project activities, including:
- Staffing and benefits
- Training, conferences, and professional development related to the project
- Capital improvements or construction
- Travel (transportation, lodging, meals) tied to project activities
- Printing and copying
- Outreach, education, and communication materials
- Equipment necessary for the project
- Youth or community stipends
- Event-related costs (must demonstrate how the event supports broader program goals and community impact)
- Other expenses that clearly support project goals
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants may request funding from one or more counties using a single application. Each county will independently review the application and make its own funding decision. Funding approvals may vary by county. Applicants must serve residents in the county where services will be provided.
Eligible applicants include:
- Non-profit and for-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Faith-based organizations
- Businesses
- Healthcare organizations
- Schools and Youth programs
- Neighborhood or community-based organizations
- Organizations servicing specific cultural, affinity, or geographic populations.
- Additional requirements:
- Grant funds are not transferable to another entity.
- Applicants must disclose any known or anticipated organizational changes (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, legal status changes).
For more information, visit Horizon Public Health.
