Opioid Fund Grant

The Marshall County Commission has established a community grant initiative to allocate a portion of opioid settlement funds to support nonprofit organizations addressing opioid-related harm. This funding effort reflects the county’s strategic priority to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic through evidence-based programming and community-driven interventions. The initiative aligns with core strategies outlined in national and state-level opioid abatement frameworks. The grant program is specifically intended for nonprofit organizations that propose projects falling under one or more of the approved core strategies and use categories defined in the application materials. These include, but are not limited to, expanding access to naloxone, supporting medication-assisted treatment (MAT), providing services for pregnant or parenting individuals affected by substance use, and implementing prevention and harm-reduction initiatives. Projects may involve direct services, education, treatment access, community support, and partnerships with law enforcement or healthcare providers. The Commission has earmarked $100,000 for the first round of awards. Funding decisions are entirely at the discretion of the Commission, which may approve, partially fund, or deny any application. Awards may only be used for eligible opioid abatement purposes, and all recipients are required to maintain clear documentation of expenditures. There is no stated match requirement. Applications may be submitted by hand delivery, postal mail, or email. Physical submissions can be dropped off at the Marshall County Commission Office located at 600 Seventh Street, Annex, Moundsville, WV, or mailed to the Commission at P.O. Drawer B, Moundsville, WV 26041. Email submissions must be sent to [email protected], with "Opioid Fund Grant Request" in the subject line. All applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026. The application process requires basic organizational documentation, a summary of the proposed program, demonstration of alignment with approved opioid abatement strategies, and a sustainability plan. The program also asks about partnerships, service delivery methods, and prior funding sources to assess implementation capacity. Required supporting materials include proof of nonprofit status, a recent financial statement, and an annual budget. Questions about the grant should be directed to County Administrator Betsy Frohnapfel at 304-845-0482. Award announcements and the post-submission timeline have not been disclosed. As this opportunity is not described as recurring and has a firm submission deadline, it should be considered a one-time funding round unless otherwise announced in the future.

Ensure alignment with Schedule A or B strategies; provide clear implementation plan and budget documentation; partial funding is possible.