Community Access
Can I provide input on spending?
56% local share: Up to each locality (not required). Local governments are not required to seek public input on uses of their shares. However, each may choose to seek such input. For example, Cochise County distributed a survey to seek community feedback on its opioid settlement spending priorities.[1]
44% state share: No opportunities available. The state government has not established a way for the public to provide input on uses of its ÂÂÂ44% share.[2]
Can I apply for grants?
Yes. The state has previously issued settlement-funded RFPs for which community organizations were eligible to apply. Local governments also may create grant programs to distribute their share of funds. The existence, parameters, and processes for local settlement grant programs will vary by locality, so stay alert for new opportunities. Visit the (OpioidSettlementTracker.com and Legal Action Center) for the most up-to-date information on settlement grant opportunities for community organizations.
Where do I go for updates?
For updates on the local government share, visit the Arizona Attorney General’s website and . Another good starting point is to check the website for your county board of supervisors, city council, or local health department. See, e.g., .
For updates on the state share, visit the Arizona Attorney General’s website and .
What else should I know?
Not applicable.
. Cochise County Health and Human Services. May 2023 (“The goal is to identify approved purposes that can be implemented across the County. However, if that is not the outcome and a particular City or Town decides they want to implement their own selected strategies that decision will be honored. It will be up to the City or Town to ensure their use of the funds are on approved purposes”). ↑
If you see this change, email . There is no legal requirement for decision-makers to seek public input on uses of this share. ↑