Ohio Distributed Opioid Settlement Grants to Local Projects
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation awarded over $2 million to support substance abuse recovery services in two regions.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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The OneOhio Recovery Foundation has distributed over $2 million in opioid settlement funding to support local addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery projects. These grants represent the latest phase of an initiative to distribute $1.8 billion in settlement funds across Ohio over the next 18 years.
Why it matters
These grants aim to strengthen local recovery infrastructure, ensuring that communities have the resources needed to address the ongoing impact of the opioid crisis. The funding supports services specifically designed to assist residents in Region 15 and Region 16 as part of a long-term state recovery strategy.
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation awarded $1.5 million to nine projects in Region 15 and $585,229 to six projects in Region 16. These allocations are part of a statewide distribution effort where the foundation manages 55% of the total $1.8 billion opioid settlement funds.
The players
OneOhio Recovery Foundation
A foundation managing 55% of Ohio opioid settlement funds to support addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
The details
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation distributes funds through a structured grant portal where local agencies submit inquiries for review. After the Board of Directors evaluates these applications, successful projects receive funding dedicated to treatment, prevention, and sustained recovery services. This process organizes the statewide settlement into cycles to ensure capital reaches regional health providers effectively.
Timeline
Over 18 years is the total duration for the $1.8 billion Ohio opioid settlement distribution.
Health Landscape
This grant cycle follows the structural requirements established by the National Opioid Settlement to manage long-term recovery funding. It marks a significant expansion in the state's capacity to fund localized addiction care by directing legal settlements into community-level programs.
If you or a loved one are seeking treatment or recovery resources, these grants may expand the availability of local programs in your region. Contact your primary care physician or local health department to discuss which new services are becoming accessible in your area.
The takeaway
The infusion of settlement funds is intended to bolster the long-term sustainability of local recovery infrastructure across Ohio. Residents should track their local health department's updates to identify new treatment and prevention initiatives that may benefit their community.
Further reading
For broader trends in state-level addiction services, see more in Substance Abuse.
More information
View the current List of approved grant recipients on the foundation website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Your Hometown Stations.
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