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Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Awards $3 Million to Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation
Read more: Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Awards $3 Million to Georgia Southern University Research and Service FoundationSTATESBORO, Ga. – The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust, led by Trustee Kevin Tanner, recently held a ceremonial grant signing recognizing the Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation. The combined total of $3 million in opioid settlement funding will fund five separate grants designed to address recovery, training, and research and evaluation objectives.
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Georgia to distribute $30 million in opioid grant funds
Read more: Georgia to distribute $30 million in opioid grant fundsThe Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust is rolling out new applications for a $30 million dollar grant fund to tackle the opioid crisis and reduce fentanyl related overdoses.
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Georga Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust to Close 2025 Grant Application Period on June 18
Read more: Georga Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust to Close 2025 Grant Application Period on June 18ATLANTA—The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust is reminding applicants that the 2025 grant application portal will close on Tuesday, June 18. With less than a week remaining, eligible organizations are encouraged to complete and submit their applications as soon as possible at www.gaopioidtrust.org.
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Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust to Launch 2025 Grant Application Period, Statewide Trainings in May
Read more: Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust to Launch 2025 Grant Application Period, Statewide Trainings in MayATLANTA—The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust will launch its 2025 grant application period this May, providing funding opportunities to support programs to address the opioid crisis across the state.
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Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Awards $3.9 Million to Recovery Community Organizations
Read more: Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Awards $3.9 Million to Recovery Community OrganizationsATLANTA – The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust, led by Trustee Kevin Tanner, recently held a ceremonial grant signing recognizing the Georgia Council for Recovery and 12 Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs). The combined total of $3.9 million in opioid settlement funding will advance peer-led, community-based recovery support and drive solutions to the opioid crisis across…
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Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust and Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Partner to Expand Youth Drug Prevention Education
Read more: Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust and Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Partner to Expand Youth Drug Prevention EducationThe Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust and the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association (GSA) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to solidify a new partnership aimed at expanding opioid prevention education for Georgia’s youth. Through a two-year grant totaling $408,000, this funding will enhance the reach and impact of the CHAMPS (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods…
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Opioid Trust and Georgia Sheriffs’ Association to host first-ever grant signing ceremony
Read more: Opioid Trust and Georgia Sheriffs’ Association to host first-ever grant signing ceremonyThe Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust and the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association will host a signing ceremony to mark a two-year, $408,000 grant aimed at youth education and prevention.
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Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Awards $416,000 Grant to Expand Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Opioid Prevention Program
Read more: Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Awards $416,000 Grant to Expand Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Opioid Prevention ProgramATLANTA – The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust is proud to announce a $416,000 grant to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association to expand the CHAMPS (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) program. This funding reflects the Trust’s commitment to proactive prevention, ensuring that Georgia’s youth receive the education and resources needed to stay safe from…
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How Georgia community groups are looking to use $70M of opioid funds — and what challenges lie ahead
Read more: How Georgia community groups are looking to use $70M of opioid funds — and what challenges lie aheadOver the past decade, fatal opioid overdoses have prematurely ended the lives of over 10,000 Georgia residents. National lawsuits have directed much of the blame for this state and U.S. epidemic at dangerous marketing practices by companies within the pharmaceutical supply chain — which have responded by agreeing to pay tens of billions of dollars…