OneOhio Grant Program

The Preble County OneOhio Grant Program is a locally administered funding opportunity established to distribute opioid settlement funds received through the nationwide OneOhio Agreement. This initiative is designed to support community-based efforts addressing the opioid epidemic and its long-term impacts. The program is administered by Preble County, Ohio, and reflects the broader goals of the OneOhio Plan, which allocates settlement funds from national opioid litigation to support prevention, treatment, recovery, and abatement initiatives. Through this grant, Preble County seeks to invest in evidence-based solutions that improve public health, enhance community safety, and expand access to essential services for residents affected by substance use disorders. The OneOhio Plan was developed by state and local leaders to manage and distribute settlement funds equitably across Ohio. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, a portion of these funds is directed to local governments to address the immediate and ongoing needs of their communities. Payments are distributed over multiple years, ensuring sustained investment in long-term recovery and prevention strategies. The Preble County OneOhio Grant Program represents the local implementation of this effort, enabling organizations within the county to access funding for initiatives that mitigate the impacts of opioid misuse and promote resilience among individuals and families. This funding opportunity supports a wide range of evidence-based programs aligned with approved opioid abatement strategies. Eligible projects include treatment and healthcare services, prevention and education initiatives, recovery support services, crisis intervention programs, support for children and families, public safety and first responder initiatives, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements. These efforts are intended to expand access to care, reduce opioid misuse, and strengthen systems that support long-term recovery. Programs must benefit residents of Preble County and demonstrate measurable outcomes that align with the goals of the OneOhio initiative. Grant funds must be used for new or expanded programs and may not supplant existing funding. Administrative costs are limited to ten percent of the total award, and all expenditures must adhere to approved opioid abatement strategies. Unallowable costs include lobbying, fundraising activities, legal expenses related to opioid litigation, and other non-abatement activities. Recipients are required to comply with reporting and monitoring requirements to demonstrate program effectiveness and responsible stewardship of funds. These requirements ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable community impact. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities providing qualifying services, and state or local government agencies that are in good standing and capable of providing necessary documentation. Applicants must possess an active Employer Identification Number and demonstrate compliance with applicable licensing, certification, and regulatory requirements. Applications are reviewed by the Preble County Commission Office to verify eligibility, financial standing, and completeness of submissions. The 2026 grant cycle opens on April 1, 2026, and closes on April 30, 2026, with applications due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the final day. Applications may be submitted via email or delivered in person to the Preble County Commissioners Office. Funding requests may not exceed $100,000 and must support programming delivered within a twelve-month period. Proposals are evaluated based on alignment with abatement strategies, organizational capacity, project feasibility, budget justification, documented need, sustainability, and anticipated impact within Preble County. This program is expected to occur annually as settlement funds remain available, ensuring ongoing support for initiatives that combat the opioid crisis and promote community well-being.

Ensure alignment with OneOhio abatement strategies and demonstrate measurable community impact within Preble County.