Coalition Announces Grants to Combat Youth Opioid Misuse

The Northland Coalition is proud to announce the availability of mini-grant funding to support prevention efforts aimed at reducing youth opioid misuse in Clay County. These grants will be awarded to projects committed to implementing evidence-based prevention strategies that build protective factors and reduce risk factors among youth.

Funding is open to local prevention coalitions, youth prevention clubs/advisory councils, prevention programs, and schools. Eligible projects must align with evidence-based prevention science and address the overall goal of reducing opioid use or dependence. Applicants are encouraged to apply for projects that build related protective factors, or reduce risk factors and include a feasible action plan, budget, and outcome measurement. All projects must be aimed at and implemented in Clay County, Missouri.

"The opioid epidemic continues to impact our communities, and it is critical that we invest in proactive strategies that support our youth and prevent substance misuse before it begins," said Dusty Scheiter, President of the Northland Coalition. "These mini-grants will empower local groups to develop innovative and effective prevention initiatives tailored to the unique needs of their communities."

Grant funding is limited, and applications will be reviewed based on their potential to contribute to sustainable reductions in youth substance use. Interested organizations are encouraged to apply by May 30, 2025. The funding application is available at NorthlandCoalition.com. Funding was made available to the Northland Coalition for these mini-grants from the Clay County Commission, through their Opioid Settlement.

For more information about the mini-grant opportunity, eligibility requirements, and application process, please visit or website or contact the Northland Coalition Clay Opioid Settlement Team at northlandcoalition@gmail.com.

KPGZ News – Emily Barnes contributed to this story.