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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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.