Klickitat Opioid Settlement Funds
Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH), in partnership with Klickitat County, is accepting proposals for projects supported by Klickitat County Opioid Settlement Funds.
For the 2027 funding cycle, $115,670.46 is available to support eligible projects serving Klickitat County residents. Funded projects must align with approved opioid abatement strategies and uses outlined in the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
SWACH facilitates the Klickitat County Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) and manages settlement funds on behalf of Klickitat County, including distributing funds to awarded organizations. The OAC oversees how funds are awarded, spent, and reviewed and helps resolve disputes.
The OAC meets every fourth Wednesday from 1 - 2 p.m.
View the full 2026 Klickitat County Opioid Funds RFP.
2027 Funding Opportunity
Total Funding Available: $115,670.46
Minimum Award: $1,000
Maximum Award: $115,670
Funding Period: January 1 through December 31, 2027
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time
SWACH reserves the right to fund proposals in full or in part, request budget revisions, or make no awards as a result of this RFP.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants are organizations that can enter into a contract and directly serve Klickitat County residents.
Eligible organization types include:
Nonprofit organizations
For-profit organizations
Tribal governments or tribally operated organizations
Government agencies
Applicants must:
Serve Klickitat County residents or demonstrate how the proposed work will benefit Klickitat County residents
Propose activities that align with approved opioid abatement strategies and uses
Be licensed to provide the proposed services in Washington State, if licensure is required.
Demonstrate experience engaging the population identified in the proposal
Demonstrate organizational capacity to manage funds and comply with reporting requirements
Be in good standing with SWACH and applicable regulatory entities
Priority Considerations
Priority consideration will be given to applicants that:
Demonstrate how the proposed work will continue after the funding period ends
Demonstrate how funding will serve underserved and/or vulnerable individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder and opioid use disorder in Klickitat County
Timeline
RFP Release: October 5, 2026
Virtual Q&A Session: October 7, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Proposal Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Follow-up Questions and Interviews, if needed: December 2, 2026
Notice of Funding Decisions: December 7, 2026
Contracting and Onboarding Begins: December 7, 2026
Contract Start Date: January 1, 2027
Virtual Q&A Session
SWACH will hold a virtual question-and-answer session for prospective applicants on October 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. Attendance is encouraged but not required.
Zoom meeting link: https://southwestach.zoom.us/j/81692272563?pwd=7VzHWTQAqGA1Mnp6kok9b3kQOyorZZ.1
Meeting ID: 816 9227 2563
Passcode: 698234
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
A completed pre-application eligibility screening
A completed cover page
Responses to all application questions
Applications must be submitted through Jotform by October 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. Proposals submitted in other formats will not be accepted.
What Applicants Will Be Asked to Address
Applications should clearly describe:
The project, population served, community need, funding request, and connection to an approved opioid abatement strategy
Proposed services and activities, including how many people are expected to be served, service locations and schedules, and partner coordination
Project goals, milestones, expected results, responsible parties, and how progress will be measured
Organizational experience, staffing capacity, systems, and partnerships
Current and future funding, project sustainability, and requested staffing costs
Major budget costs and how they support the proposed work
Approved Uses
All funded projects must align with approved opioid abatement strategies and uses under the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding.
Applicants will be required to identify the applicable approved strategy or use in their application.
Awardee Reporting
Organizations receiving funding will be required to:
Submit quarterly budget-to-actual reports
Submit quarterly program data reports
Participate in check-in meetings with SWACH staff
Maintain records supporting how funds are used
Awardees and summaries of funded projects will be posted on the Klickitat County OAC webpage and updated annually.
About the Klickitat County Opioid Abatement Council
The Klickitat County Opioid Abatement Council oversees the allocation, distribution, expenditures, and dispute resolution associated with Klickitat County Opioid Settlement Funds.
Council members have work or educational experience related to approved opioid settlement fund uses and connections to Klickitat County.
About SWACH
Here at Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH), we are dedicated to the pursuit of health equity, by addressing the barriers that impact well-being in Clark, Klickitat and Skamania counties. Through collaboration, innovation, and community partnerships, we drive sustainable solutions that promote health and wellness for all.
Our vision is a coordinated and community-driven approach to health improvement—where people, organizations, and systems work together to ensure that every community has access to the resources they need for physical, behavioral, economic, and social well-being.