The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board has opened its grant application process for political subdivisions across the state, including counties, municipalities, public trusts, and collaborative or joint applicants. Grants range from $180,000 to $2.25 million for three-year projects.
“These grants represent a vital tool in our ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic that has devastated families and communities throughout Oklahoma,” said Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who chairs the board. “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.”
Grant funding will support treatment and recovery programs, assistance with co-occurring disorders and mental health issues, opioid abuse education and prevention efforts, proper prescription practices, and strategies aimed at reducing narcotics supply statewide. Applicants are required to base their proposals on Board-approved Priority Strategies.
The Oklahoma Legislature established the Opioid Abatement Board in 2020 to manage settlement funds related to opioids and support anti-crisis initiatives. However, distribution of funds did not begin until Drummond assumed office. Since 2023, over 100 communities have received nearly $30 million in grants.
Gentner Drummond leads the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office with a focus on crime prevention, government transparency, tribal relations, energy sector advocacy, educational safeguards, and stricter laws against crimes such as drug distribution (https://oklahoma.gov/oag/about/bio.html). He brings nearly thirty years of legal experience along with prior military service as a decorated U.S. Air Force pilot (https://oklahoma.gov/oag/about/bio.html).
Recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that drug overdose deaths in Oklahoma declined by 41% year-over-year—from 1,089 between September 2023–2024 to 642 between September 2024–2025.
“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.
Applications close March 31; reviews will take place from April through June. Grant awards will be announced in August.
More information about applying is available at oklahoma.gov/oag/opioidgrants.
