Ohio Foundation Awards Clinton County Youth Grant
The Clinton County Resource Center will receive $244,877 to bolster youth substance abuse prevention efforts.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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The OneOhio Recovery Foundation has awarded $244,877 to the Clinton County Resource Center in Wilmington to support the PATHWAY FORWARD initiative. This funding is part of a larger $45.7 million statewide distribution aimed at combating the opioid crisis.
Why it matters
This initiative provides essential skill-building and prevention programming for local youth. The grant is designed to strengthen community-level support structures for families impacted by substance abuse.
The Clinton County Resource Center received $244,877 as part of a $45.7 million statewide rollout. The OneOhio Recovery Foundation manages 55% of the state's opioid settlement funds and has now supported 240 projects in its inaugural cycle.
The players
OneOhio Recovery Foundation
This entity manages 55% of Ohio's opioid settlement funds and oversees a 29-member governing board.
Clinton County Resource Center
Located in Wilmington, this organization provides community-based skill-building and prevention services.
The details
The Clinton County Resource Center will use the funds to expand youth prevention programming through a multi-tiered review process. The grant ensures that local resources are available for skill-building activities aimed at curbing substance abuse among Ohio youth.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The grant award was officially announced.
Health Landscape
This grant cycle follows the structural frameworks established by the National Opioid Settlement to direct funds into community-level prevention programs. It marks a significant milestone in how Ohio coordinates its recovery resources compared to past, less centralized efforts.
Local families and youth in Wilmington will gain access to new, funded substance abuse prevention and skill-building resources. These programs aim to provide tangible support networks that were previously limited by funding constraints.
The takeaway
Communities can utilize these grants to build robust, evidence-based prevention programs tailored to youth needs. Early involvement in skill-building initiatives remains a primary strategy for reducing long-term substance abuse risks within local families.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to address the crisis in Ohio Substance Abuse.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wilmington News Journal.
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