The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for Opioid Settlement Funds Community Grants through 4 p.m. on May 6, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the community’s response to the opioid crisis.   

 A total of $200,000 is available for this grant cycle, and individual awards will be approximately $50,000.   

 Eligible applicants include:     

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit or charitable organizations serving Johnson County residents 
• Government entities, including county departments, school districts, towns, and cities within Johnson County

Competitive applications will demonstrate specific opioid-related need, measurable impacts, and how the project aligns with Schedule A Core Strategies outlined in the Iowa Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Understanding.  

Interested applicants are invited to join an information webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. 

Funding for this grant is made available from national opioid settlement agreements. According to the settlement agreements, these funds must be used for opioid abatement efforts.   

Applications are available using Johnson County’s online grant portal. Visit https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/opioid-community-grants for more information.