Applications have closed for this year.

The Substance Abuse Prevention Mill Levy (SAP ML) was approved by Missoula voters in 2008 for the purpose of supporting prevention programs in Missoula County that help grow healthy youth and families and reduce the negative consequences and high costs of substance abuse. 

Eligibility: Eligible entities are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations or governmental agencies that provide underage substance abuse prevention services in Missoula County in one or more of the following ways:

• Maintain a coalition that coordinates substance abuse prevention efforts;
• Provide community education about the risks and costs of abusing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs;
• Offer supervised non-school hour activities that give young people alternatives to drug use and opportunities for positive youth development; or
• Provide early intervention to help youth and families address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems.   

Funding: A total of $368,920 is available each year through the permanent levy.   

Program period: This runs with the county fiscal year, July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the following year.

Application period: The application period is in the spring, generally opening in early April and closing mid-May. Potential applicants can see which programs are currently accepting applications on the county grant portal.

Tentative timeline: A citizen review committee will be reading, evaluating, and scoring applications in May and June. County staff will take recommendations for proposed grant funding to the Board of County Commissioners in June or July for possible inclusion in the Missoula County fiscal year 2025 budget. Adoption of the budget typically occurs in September after which contracts are executed if funding is available. The contract period is retroactive to July 1. 

• Mountain Home Montana
• EmpowerMT
• All Nations Health Center
• Western Montana Mental Health Center
• Boys & Girls Club