Organizations applying for grant funding should email the completed grant application to [email protected] no later than October 16, 2026.

Saline County and the City of Salina are partnering to invest opioid settlement dollars back into the community. These settlements were reached between state attorney general and manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids in recognition of their role in fueling the epidemic of addiction.

To ensure local funds are directed where they are needed most, Saline County conducted an Opioid Community Needs Assessment in 2024 and 2025. This process gathered input from residents, service providers, and stakeholders through surveys, listening sessions, and data analysis. The result is a clear set of community priorities to guide the investment of settlement dollars.

Grant applications must address at least one of the four priorities identified in the Needs Assessment:

• Improving access to treatment and services

• Expanding prevention, education, and awareness efforts

• Reducing stigma toward people who use drugs

• Strengthening support for people in recovery

Additionally, the organization must have been in active operation in Saline County for at least 24 consecutive months prior to receiving funding.

Opioid Grant Review Committee

• Danielle Ast
• Heather Fuller
• Nikki Morgan
• Vicki Ritter
• Cassie McManigal
• Meagan Rico
• Pat Ochs

Important Dates

• September 8: Grant application posted
• September 14: Online Q&A Webinar Hosted - more information to come
• October 16: Grant application closes. No applications submitted after this date will be considered.
• Early November: Committee meets to discuss, score, and approve application(s)
• Mid-November: Approved applications presented to commission
• December: Award packets received
• January 1, 2027: Contracts begin