Grants to Prevent Prescription Drug/Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths

PDO supports training for first responders and other key community sectors on the prevention of prescription drug and opioid overdose-related deaths and prevention strategies, including the purchase and distribution of naloxone.

Administering Agency:

SAMHSA

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Key Details:

Funding Overview:

PDO supports training for first responders and other key community sectors on the prevention of prescription drug and opioid overdose-related deaths and prevention strategies, including the purchase and distribution of naloxone.

Common Uses:

Needs assessments of prescription drug and opioid overdoses, purchasing naloxone and training for staff, community-level planning, coordination of funds, policy development, and data systems (including information management systems as well as electronic health records).

Issue Area(s): Criminal Justice, Substance Use Disorder

Eligibility: State, Territory, Tribal

Key Usage Options: Administrative, IT, Jail-Based Treatment, Planning, Prescription Medication, Research/Evaluation, Screening/Assessment, Staff Training

Funding Amount/Range: Up to $1,000,000

Allocation Frequency: Annual

Funding/Expending Period: 5 years

Funding Type: Other

How to Obtain: Application Process

Match Requirement: No

Notes:

Grants are awarded through a cooperative agreement.