United Way of Central West Virginia serves as the administrator and fiscal agent for the City of Charleston’s Opioid Abatement Grant process and does not have input over funding decisions. All awarded funding will go through a multi-step application and review process by the Opioid Community Council, as approved by the City Council. Guided by the Opioid Community Council and the West Virginia First Memorandum of Understanding, the Opioid Abatement grant process will begin on June 16, 2026.

All applicants must demonstrate evidence-based approaches and proven outcomes in prevention, treatment, and recovery. Please refer to the Guides and Grant Toolkit to support your application and ensure your agency meets eligibility criteria and funding priorities.