Douglas County, NV – Douglas County is pleased to announce that applications for the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 One Nevada Community Grant are now being accepted. Non-profit organizations that provide significant benefits to Douglas County residents are encouraged to apply.
What are One Nevada Community Grants?
The One Nevada Community Grant program allows the Board of County Commissioners to award grants to non-profit community organizations that serve religious, charitable, or educational purposes, or to government entities. The funding, governed by Nevada law (NRS 244.1505), is intended to provide substantial benefits to county residents. Grants must be awarded by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
The One Nevada Community Grant funding is made available through litigation related to the opioid epidemic in the State of Nevada. These funds are designated to support efforts that remediate the impacts and risks caused by the opioid crisis, in line with Senate Bill 390 requirements. Importantly, One Nevada funds cannot be used to replace existing funding streams available to state, local, regional, or tribal entities.
Project Focus Areas
Eligible grant projects must align with one or more of the following focus areas:
- Case management for individuals affected by substance use disorders
- Opioid prescription education
- School-based initiatives related to substance use prevention
- Criminal justice system interventions for substance-related cases
- Public education campaigns on opioid abuse
- Detox-to-treatment transition support
- Aftercare and recovery services
- Recovery workforce development
- Expanding access to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs
- Preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Early intervention for children affected by ACEs
- Infectious disease prevention and treatment in individuals with substance use disorders
- Behavioral health crisis services
- Housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders
- Capital projects related to substance use disorders, including construction, purchasing, and remodeling
Applications will be evaluated based on eligible uses outlined in the opioid settlement agreements and the One Nevada Agreement. Additional consideration will be given to applications that demonstrate collaboration with existing Douglas County programs.
Application Process
Grant applications will be available starting September 6, 2024. The deadline for submission is October 31, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered unless funding remains available.
Applications can be submitted via one of the following methods:
- Mail:
Douglas County Social Services
Attn: Sarah Johnson
P.O. Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
Applications must be received by the deadline.
- Hand Deliver:
Douglas County Social Services
2300 Meadow Lane
Gardnerville, NV 89410
- Electronic Submission:
Email the completed application to:
[email protected]
CC: [email protected]
For further information or questions regarding the One Nevada Community Grant Program, please contact Sarah Johnson at [email protected].
Grant Application Timeline
- September 6, 2024 – October 31, 2024: Application period open. Applications available online at Douglas County Website.
- October 31, 2024: Application deadline.
- November 2024: Grant Committee reviews applications.
- November/December 2024: Board of County Commissioners finalizes the CY 2025 budget and approves grant awards.
- January 2025: Award presentation to grant recipients.
About Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County, Nevada, a community to match the scenery, is centrally located just 15 minutes south of Nevada’s state capital and borders Lake Tahoe. Located on Nevada’s western border, the community is framed by the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada to the west and the Pine Nut Mountains to the east. The community offers miles of open space, expansive ranches and farms, many historical sites and displays, along with numerous outdoor recreation activities. Douglas County is the fifth most populated county in Nevada with approximately 48,000 residents and seasonal populations that can exceed 65,000, due to its proximity to Reno, Carson City and northern California. Douglas County is governed by a five-member elected Board of Commissioners. The County is comprised of ten functional areas – general government, judicial, public safety, public works, sanitation, health, welfare, cultural and recreation, community support and utilities. For more information, visit Douglas County online at DouglasCountyNV.gov.
TITLE VI Notice:
Members of the public who are disabled, require special assistance or accommodations or an interpreter are requested to notify the Douglas County Manager's Office in writing at Post Office Box 218, Minden, Nevada 89423 or by calling 775-782-9821 at least 20 hours in advance of the meeting.