HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced the availability of $2 million in funding to implement community-based prevention services throughout Pennsylvania to prevent opioid use disorder (OUD).

According to DDAP, the funding was made possible through Mallinckrodt Opioid Settlement Funds.

Shapiro led a multistate investigation when he was attorney general that resulted in billions in settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers and distributors.

“Prevention is truly our first line of defense to ensure that substance use disorders do not develop,” said DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones. “The Shapiro Administration is committed to providing critical prevention supports and resources throughout Pennsylvania’s cities, neighborhoods, towns and communities. With this $2 million investment, DDAP will award approximately 10 grants of up to $200,000 each to eligible community organizations.

Grant applicants must propose activities focused on primary prevention of OUD and meet additional requirements to receive grants.

DDAP says it is emphasizing health equity as part of the grant opportunity.

Based on a variety of criteria drawn from the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s 2022 overdose death data, DDAP will select three grantees located in Philadelphia, three grantees located in Allegheny County, and four grantees from the 19 remaining eligible counties located in Pennsylvania with a higher crude death rate. than the state average.

Questions regarding grants and the application process should be directed to [email protected].