Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids
This grant supports hospitals and emergency departments in creating and using safer, non-opioid pain treatments to reduce opioid misuse and overdose risks.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates: July 27, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award per year (3-year project period); approx. $6,000,000 total funding; ~12 awards expected.
Summary: Supports hospitals and emergency departments in establishing alternatives to opioid-based pain interventions to reduce opioid-related harms.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to hospitals and emergency departments, including free standing and rural emergency hospitals.
Description
This program aims to help hospitals and emergency departments develop and implement non-opioid alternatives for pain management, with the goal of reducing the harmful consequences of opioid use in clinical settings. By promoting safer pain treatment options, the program seeks to lower the risk of future opioid misuse and potential overdose, supporting broader public health efforts to address the opioid crisis.
