OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board, chaired by Attorney General Genter Drummond, is now accepting grant applications from eligible political subdivisions across the state. Counties, municipalities, public trusts and collaborative/joint applications are eligible to apply for $180,000 to $2.25 million for a three-year project.
“These grants represent a vital tool in our ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic that has devastated families and communities throughout Oklahoma,” said Drummond. “By providing resources directly to local governments and organizations on the front lines, we can make a meaningful difference in saving lives and helping those struggling with addiction find the path to recovery.”
The grants support 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. Applicants may submit proposals based on a set of Board-approved Priority Strategies.
In 2020, the Oklahoma Legislature created the Opioid Abatement Board to manage opioid settlement funds and support efforts to combat the crisis; however, no funds were distributed until Drummond took office. Since 2023, nearly $30 million in grants have been awarded to more than 100 communities across the state.
Recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show drug overdose deaths are declining in the state. Drug overdose deaths in Oklahoma declined 41% year-over-year, dropping from 1,089 during September 2023–2024 to 642 during September 2024–2025, according to the CDC.
“The data proves these investments are saving lives. A 41% drop in overdose deaths represents hundreds of Oklahomans who are still here with their families. We are committed to building on this progress, and I encourage every eligible community to apply for these funds and join us in turning the tide on this epidemic once and for all,” Drummond said
Grant applications close March 31, then the Opioid Abatement Board will thoroughly review them from April through June. Grant awards will be announced in August.
Learn more about how to apply at oklahoma.gov/oag/opioidgrants.
