Kentucky’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission offers prevention, treatment, and recovery grants to help communities combat the opioid epidemic statewide.
About the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) was created by the General Assembly in 2021 to manage settlement funds from opioid litigation and ensure those resources are used to save lives and strengthen communities. The Commission oversees the distribution of Kentucky’s share of opioid settlement funds and operates through the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General [1].
The Commission’s guiding principles include using evidence to guide spending, investing in youth prevention, ensuring equity across impacted communities, and maintaining transparency in all funding decisions [2].
2026 Funding Opportunities
For 2026, two major Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) have been released:
- Prevention Category: Funds projects that educate youth, prevent first-time drug use, and reduce overdoses through evidence-based harm reduction strategies.
- Treatment and Recovery Category: Supports programs that expand access to treatment, recovery housing, peer support, transportation assistance, and family reunification.
Both programs are open to registered entities in good standing with the Kentucky Secretary of State, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, as well as local government entities such as counties, cities, and towns [1].
Key Funding Priorities
Prevention NOFO applicants should focus on:
- Youth programs that encourage connection and reduce adverse childhood experiences.
- Parent and guardian education about substance use prevention.
- Overdose reduction and harm reduction initiatives such as naloxone distribution or mobile services [1].
Treatment and Recovery NOFO applicants should focus on:
- Programs that address unmet needs in local treatment systems.
- Initiatives linking individuals to ongoing recovery supports such as housing, transportation, or employment.
- Expanded access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and peer support specialists [2].
Award Information and Eligibility
- Maximum Award: $1,000,000 per project
- Budget Cycle: 12-month or 24-month options
- Match Requirement: None required, though sustainability funding is encouraged
- Start Date: Projects must begin within 90 days of contract execution
- Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit and for-profit organizations, counties, municipalities, and regional councils [1].
Important Dates
- NOFO Release: October 1, 2025
- Application Window: October 15 – December 19, 2025
- Deadline: December 19, 2025, by 5 p.m. EST
- Award Decisions: April 2026
- Contract Execution: July 2026 [2].
Applications must be submitted online through the IntelliGrants (IGX) system at https://kyoaac.intelligrants.com.
Partnering for Impact
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission’s funding represents a powerful opportunity to expand evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across the Commonwealth. Programs funded through this initiative will reduce overdoses, strengthen behavioral health systems, and support long-term community recovery.
Organizations planning to apply can partner with Burrows Consulting for professional grant writing and compliance assistance. Contact Burrows Consulting to ensure your proposal aligns with Kentucky’s funding priorities and meets all state requirements.
Sources
[1] Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. Notice of Funding Opportunity: Prevention. Final 2026 NOFO Prevention (PDF).
[2] Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. Notice of Funding Opportunity: Treatment and Recovery. Final 2026 NOFO Treatment and Recovery (PDF).
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