Mesa has set aside $1 million for nonprofits focused on preventing and reducing opioid use. The money comes from a national settlement between multiple states and drug makers.
Over an 18-year period, Arizona is expected to get more than $500 million. The opioid settlement funds are split between cities and towns and the state.
So far, Mesa has received $4.5 million. That includes one million allocated for nonprofits that work in prevention and education, early intervention and treatment, harm reduction and rescue, and recovery and resiliency.
Qualified groups can apply for a minimum grant of $50,000, with priority given to programs targeting youth. Applications will be accepted on Mesa’s website between Feb. 18 and March 11.
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