Tulsa County opens opioid funding portal for treatment and prevention programs

Tulsa County is now accepting applications from organizations seeking to address the opioid crisis through treatment, recovery, and prevention programs. The county has launched an online portal for applicants and will begin awarding funds later this summer.

The settlement money comes from six class action lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors. County leaders say the funding is intended to remediate the lasting effects of the epidemic through targeted local programs.

Settlement Details and Future Funding

Tulsa County has received just over $5 million so far and will continue to receive about $1 million annually through 2033. From 2034 through 2039, the county expects an additional $400,000 annually in funding. More funding may also come from state-level opioid settlements.

The Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners formed an Opioid Abatement Committee in 2023 to oversee the responsible distribution of these funds.

What the Money Can Be Used For

Organizations can apply for funding to support projects in several areas, including:

1. Medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder
2. Contingency management (rewards-based treatment)
3. Recovery housing
4. Supported employment services
5. Naloxone distribution
6. School-based prevention
7. Family skills training
8. Integration of physical and mental healthcare services

The Healthy Minds Policy Initiative identified these priorities through a statewide needs assessment.

How to Apply

You can apply online here. Applications are due by the end of May 2025.

Most of the awards will go to nonprofit organizations and fund one-year projects.

What’s Next

The Opioid Abatement Committee will review submissions this summer and begin awarding funding shortly after. County officials say the goal is to support effective, evidence-based strategies that directly address the opioid epidemic’s impact on Tulsa County residents.

Tulsa County has contracted with the Healthy Minds Policy Initiative to conduct a county-specific opioid abatement needs assessment. Officials expect to have results by the end of June 2025, which will help further guide future rounds of funding.