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Dawson County Opioid Support Programs Grant Guidelines & Information In 2022, Dawson County opted into opioid litigation brought by states and local subdivisions against the three largest pharmaceutical distributors - McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen - and manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its parent company Johnson & Johnson. This class action is known as the National Distributor Settlement and Janssen/J&J Settlement, respectively. The National Distributor Settlement funds will be disbursed on an 18-year plan, while the Janssen/J&J Settlement funds will be disbursed on a 9-year plan. Dawson County has received funds from these class action litigations that will be available for a grant to local non-profits serving Dawson County citizens. This funding is for non-profit organizations serving Dawson County citizens. Organizations will provide W9 with application. Funds should be used in programs that address opioid addiction and provide services for intervention that will support treatment of citizens and families caught in this crisis. Grant applications must be received by April 11, 2025 and expended within 24 months of receipt of funds. Grantees must re-apply annually for this funding. This grant will be available annually for as long as funds are available and the Board of Commissioners renew this grant. This grant requires annual reporting that includes receipts and accounting reports for how the funds were spent. Return application to: Dawson County Finance Dept 25 Justice Way; Suite 2214 Dawsonville, GA 30534 Application and/or questions can be emailed to: Laurie Whalen [PHONE REDACTED] ext 42216 [EMAIL REDACTED]