Community Access
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Iowa
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50% state share: No opportunities available (not required). The state has not established recurring opportunities for the public to provide input on uses of its share.[1]
50% 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, the Clinton County Board of Supervisors held two public hearings in Fall 2023 to receive public input on the county’s use of opioid settlement funds.[2] Watch for other opportunities to weigh in on city and county spending decisions, such as city council meetings and town halls.
It depends. As of September 1, 2024, Iowa has not established any settlement-funded grant opportunities for which community organizations are eligible to apply. Local governments 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.
A single resource containing state share updates could not be found.[3] The and respective opioid settlement-related webpages contain basic, now-dated information about the state’s litigation.[4]
To find updates on the local share, a good starting point is to check the websites for your county commission, city council, or local health department. See also the Iowa Association of Counties’ page.
Not applicable.
If you see this change, email . There is no legal requirement for decision-makers to seek public input on uses of this share. ↑
. Clinton County Board of Supervisors. September 11, 2023. Accessed September 1, 2024. ↑
If you see this change, email . ↑
See ; Iowa Department of Justice website. Accessed September 1, 2024; . Iowa Auditor of State website. Accessed September 1,2024. ↑
