HHS Awards FY 2016 Funds to Address Opioid Epidemic
Issue Brief 16-43
September 13, 2016
The fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget included $237 million to address the opioid epidemic. The grants are administered by the departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Justice (DOJ). HHS has awarded $179 million to states. DOJ awards have not yet been announced.