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Every Life. Every County. Every Dollar.
Every Life. Every County. Every Dollar.
About the Trust
The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust was established in 2022 to receive and manage Georgia’s share of national opioid settlements, distributed over an 18-year period to address the impact of the opioid epidemic. Guided by transparency, accountability, and local voices, the Trust ensures every dollar delivers real impact in communities most affected by the crisis—because every life saved is a step toward a stronger, healthier Georgia.
The Georgia Opioid Trust Is A Resource For You.
I’m In Crisis
I’m a Member of the Public
I’m a Grant Applicant
I’m a Grant Recipient
I’m a Researcher
The Mission
The Trust’s mission is to distribute Georgia’s portion of the settlement in a transparent and strategic manner to evidence-based initiatives that address the Continuum of Care:
Prevent opioid misuse
Expand Treatment Services
Reduce harm caused by opioid misuse
Strengthen recovery services
Expand research, training & education
The Trust is designed to put decision-making power in the hands of the communities most affected by the opioid crisis. Every dollar is tracked, and every funding decision reflects a commitment to transparency, accountability, and real results. This is about impact that matters – led by state experts and local voices, and guided by data.
By 2017, opioid overdoses claimed the lives of over 1,000 Georgians1 and in 2024 alone, it imposed an estimated economic burden of $81 billion on the state2.
1https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/21953-georgia-opioid-summary.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com 2https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/05/22/opioid-crisis-economic-impact-georgia?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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This $1.3 billion in private settlement funds – NOT taxpayer dollars – will be distributed among state and local governments and used for opioid addiction treatment, prevention programs and recovery services.
Every Life.
Every County.
Every Dollar.
Track where the money is, why it matters, and how it’s reshaping Georgia communities and saving lives.
These project highlights are from the 2024 grant funding cycle.
Settlement Funding Allocations
Distributor payments span 18 years; Johnson & Johnson payments are completed in under 9 years.
Grant Information and Award Requirements
Application Process
The 2024–2025 grant application period has closed, and 2025 awards will be announced later this year. Now is a great time to start preparing for the 2026 cycle—review the application checklist here.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants may include, but are not limited to, government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and civic or community groups in good standing with the IRS. All proposals must align with the Trust’s authorized opioid abatement strategies for prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and related initiatives.
Schedule and Key Dates
The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust accepts applications only during set periods each year. The most recent application window closed in June, and proposals are now being carefully reviewed by committees at both the state and local levels. Grant announcements will be made later this fall, and the next opportunity to apply will open in spring 2026. In the meantime, you can follow the process, watch committee meetings, or view past minutes.
Funding Types and Amounts
The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust awards funding based on clear criteria that help ensure dollars go where they’re needed most—guided by approved uses, regional priorities, and the categories in the Opioid Use Disorder Continuum of Care. Applicants can request support through regional or statewide grants, and the documentation you’ll need depends on the size of your request. You can find a checklist of what to include here.
Grant Requirements
Grant recipients provide regular updates to the Trust, sharing progress, results, and other accountability measures. These reports help ensure funding is making a real difference and allow the Trust to track impact across Georgia. Learn more about the reporting process, requirements, and what to expect here.
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