Individual Distributions for Cities and Counties
Individual Distributions for Cities and Counties supports Virginia localities’ evidence-based or evidence-informed projects to treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder and opioid misuse.
Funder: Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority
Due Dates: October 27, 2026 (Final FY2027 new awards) | December 8, 2026 (FY2027 amendments) | February 16, 2027 (FY2028 renewals) | March 2, 2027 (FY2028 new applications)
Funding Amounts: Locality-specific allocations for one year (July 1–June 30), with an optional 25% Gold Standard incentive
Summary: Supports Virginia cities and counties in using opioid settlement allocations for opioid abatement and remediation projects.
Key Information: Only Virginia cities and counties apply directly; continuing projects require annual renewal even without additional funding requests.
Description
The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) administers Individual Distributions from the Opioid Abatement Fund to support opioid abatement projects led by Virginia cities and counties. Each locality can access its allocation by submitting an approved project application describing planned uses, objectives, and estimated performance measures. Supported efforts use evidence-based or evidence-informed methods to treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder and opioid misuse.
The optional Gold Standard Incentive increases a locality’s Individual Distribution allocation when it agrees to apply OAA’s standards to its Direct Distribution settlement funds as well. Localities may continue funding compliant projects in subsequent years, allowing for longer-term staffing and operational needs, subject to renewal approval.
