Johnston County Launches Opioid Settlement Grant Program

Funds will support recovery efforts and reduce overdoses in the community

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Johnston County Public Health is inviting community groups to apply for grants using the county's $15 million share of national opioid settlements. The grants will support proven programs that reduce overdoses and support recovery efforts in the fight against the opioid crisis.

Why it matters

The opioid crisis has devastated many communities across the country, and Johnston County is taking proactive steps to address the issue using funds from the national opioid settlements. These grants will provide much-needed resources to local organizations working on the frontlines of the crisis.

The details

The county has launched a competitive grant process to distribute the $15 million in settlement funds. Commissioners have already approved $450,000 for multi-year pilot projects, with another $200,000 proposed in the county's fiscal 2026-27 budget. The grants will support proven programs in two areas: health and recovery.

  • The grant program was launched on March 1, 2026.

The players

Johnston County Public Health

The county's public health department overseeing the grant program.

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What’s next

The county is accepting grant proposals from community groups, with the goal of funding impactful programs to address the opioid crisis.

The takeaway

By investing its $15 million share of opioid settlement funds into community-based recovery and prevention efforts, Johnston County is taking a proactive approach to tackling the devastating impacts of the opioid epidemic.