Overdose Prevention Health Navigators of Southeast Ohio
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to prevent opioid overdoses in Southeast Ohio. Nonprofit organizations, health departments, and community health centers serving the region are typically eligible. The program supports hiring and training health navigators who connect at-risk individuals to treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services. Activities include outreach, care coordination, and linkage to evidence-based overdose prevention strategies.
Geographic focus is Southeast Ohio counties. Applicants should demonstrate experience or capacity to work with people who use drugs and their families. Organizations must be able to implement navigator programs that comply with state health department guidelines.
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Program description
SE27 Overdose Prevention Health Navigators of Southeast Ohio is a grant opportunity from the Ohio Department of Health. Administered through the Ohio Grants Partnership (grants.ohio.gov).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application form (via Ohio Grants Partnership portal)
- Project narrative and goals
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Evidence of need (overdose data, gaps in services)
Program contact
- 👤 Emily Ganz
- 📧 Emily.Ganz@odh.ohio.gov
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, health departments, and community health centers in Southeast Ohio are typically eligible. Organizations must have experience or capacity in substance use or public health work.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 20, 2026. Check the Ohio Grants Partnership portal for any updates closer to the deadline date.
What activities does this grant fund?
This grant funds hiring and training health navigators for overdose prevention work. Supported activities include outreach, care coordination, and connection to treatment and harm reduction services.
How competitive is this grant?
State-level overdose prevention grants are moderately competitive. Strong applications demonstrate local need, clear navigator job descriptions, and partnerships with treatment providers.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts are not specified in available materials. Contact the Ohio Department of Health directly for funding expectations and project scope.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start by documenting overdose data, treatment gaps, and unmet need specific to your Southeast Ohio service area.
- Build partnerships with substance use treatment providers, harm reduction programs, and hospitals before applying.
- Create detailed job descriptions for navigator positions, including qualifications and expected activities.
- Show how navigators will reach people who use drugs through peer connections or trusted community touchpoints.
- Highlight any existing staff expertise in addiction, recovery, or health equity work.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague navigator job descriptions or unclear roles in the care coordination process. Weak partnerships with treatment and harm reduction providers. No specific data on overdose mortality or treatment gaps in your target counties.
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