Bremer County Announces Second Year of Grant Opportunity for Opioid Abatement Initiatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2026

Contact:
Lindley Sharp, Administrator
Bremer County Health Department
Phone: (319) 352-0082
Email: [email protected]

Bremer County Announces Second Year of Grant Opportunity for Opioid Abatement Initiatives

Waverly, Iowa- The Bremer County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the continuation of the Bremer County Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Program, an initiative designed to support community-based efforts focused on opioid abatement. Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to advance projects that align with the program's goals.

The Bremer County Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Program will provide grants to qualified applicants. During the initial years of the program, priority will be given to proposals addressing key strategy areas, including:

• Medication-Assisted Treatment distribution and other opioid-related treatment services
• Expansion of warm hand-off programs and recovery support services
• Naloxone or other FDA-approved overdose-reversal medications
• Prevention and education programs

Organizations interested in applying must submit all application materials by 4:30 PM on May 29, 2026. Detailed guidelines, application instructions, and additional information are available under the Resource tab at www.bremercounty.iowa.gov.

This grant program is funded through the National Opioid Settlements with pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and other entities found responsible for contributing to the national opioid crisis. Bremer County is expected to receive more than $1 million in settlement funds through 2039.

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