{"id":131315,"date":"2026-07-01T12:58:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=131315"},"modified":"2026-07-01T15:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T19:45:26","slug":"mayor-tucker-announces-next-grant-cycle-is-open-for-opioid-settlement-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/07\/01\/mayor-tucker-announces-next-grant-cycle-is-open-for-opioid-settlement-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Tucker announces next grant cycle is open for opioid settlement funds"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the opening of the second 2026 grant cycle under the City of Fort Wayne\u2019s National Opioid Settlement Fund program.<\/p>\n

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News release from the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana:<\/p>\n

Mayor Tucker announces next grant cycle is open for opioid settlement funds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (July 1, 2026) \u2013 Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the opening of the second 2026 grant cycle (3rd Cohort) under the City of Fort Wayne\u2019s National Opioid Settlement Fund program. Applications are now being accepted through July 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM, with $500,000 in total funding available for this cycle.<\/p>\n

The National Opioid Settlement Fund distributes funds received through national legal settlements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors. These funds are designated exclusively to support prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services for Fort Wayne residents. To date, under Mayor Tucker\u2019s leadership, $1.473 million has been distributed to organizations throughout the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cFort Wayne is committed to turning settlement dollars into real change for our residents,\u201d said Mayor Tucker. \u201cEvery grant we award is an opportunity to strengthen the programs and organizations that are doing the hard, essential work of helping people in our community prevent, treat, and recover from opioid use disorder. I encourage every eligible organization to apply.\u201d<\/p>\n

Award Amounts<\/strong>
\nEligible applicants may request up to $50,000 per application per cycle, with a maximum of $100,000 per organization per year.<\/p>\n

Who Is Eligible<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eligible applicants include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n