Category: Press Release

STATESBORO, 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.

ATLANTA—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.

ATLANTA—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.

ATLANTA – 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…

The 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…

The 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.

ATLANTA – 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…

ATLANTA – The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust announces $70.3 million in grant funding to 128 Georgia-based projects to address the opioid crisis, marking a significant milestone in state’s fight against the epidemic. Of the $70.3 million, the Trust has designated $43.4 million of funding in the first year and $26.9 million in the second…