Colorado is expected to receive $787 million from an opioid crisis settlement stemming from lawsuits against drug manufacturers and distributors. On Monday, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced who will get more than $8 million of that funding in new grants. Over 18 years, 10% of the funds, or $81.9 million, will be distributed to programs making a difference statewide. The other 90% of funds will be distributed locally to regions, local governments and infrastructure improvements that address the opioid crisis. Nineteen organizations were awarded grants, and five jails received $50,000 each for providing medications for opioid use disorder and ensuring individuals have support in the community after release. The attorney general’s office began accepting applications in January and received 83 applications totaling nearly $48 million in funding requests. The Colorado Department of Law had $8.25 million to distribute. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.