Coffeetime with the County - Opioid Settlement Funding, with Angela Graham
Coffeetime with the County – Hubbard County Opioid Settlement Round 1 Funding with Angela Graham
Angela Graham joined Coffeetime this month to walk residents through Hubbard County’s launch of Round 1 Opioid Settlement funding, a new opportunity aimed at strengthening local prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm‑reduction efforts. Minnesota is part of a national multi‑state opioid settlement, and Hubbard County will receive approximately $1.8 million over 18 years, with funding distributed annually.
The county’s Opioid Settlement Committee, formed in 2023, is responsible for ensuring these dollars are used legally, transparently, and effectively. The committee follows both the Minnesota Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which outlines permitted uses, as well as the Johns Hopkins guiding principles, a best‑practices framework counties across the state rely on.
Angela announced that Round 1 applications opened on August 18, 2026, with $125,000 available. Eligible organizations may request up to $50,000 to launch new initiatives or expand existing programs that directly address opioid use disorder and its impacts in Hubbard County. Funding is available to a wide range of partners, including nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, treatment and recovery organizations, and other agencies serving individuals and families affected by opioid misuse.
She emphasized several important details:
• No matching funds are required.
• The grant period runs January 1–December 31, 2027.
• This is a reimbursable grant, meaning recipients incur expenses up front and
receive reimbursement once documentation is submitted and approved.
• September 18, 2026 is the application deadline, though the window will remain
open if the full amount is not awarded.
To apply, please click HERE for more information.
To ensure accountability, funded organizations will participate in quarterly check-ins and submit an annual outcomes report, helping the committee monitor progress and report back to the state. Capital construction, lobbying, and supplementing existing program budgets are not allowed under the MOA.