> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.opioidsettlementguides.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.opioidsettlementguides.com/iowa/community-access.md). # Community Access ### **Can I provide input on spending?** * **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. ### **Can I apply for grants?** **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 [Opioid Settlement Community Grants Portals](https://www.opioidsettlementtracker.com/communitygranttracker) (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?** * A single resource containing state share updates could not be found.\[3] The [Iowa Attorney General’s](https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/opioid-settlement-information) and [State Auditor’s](https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/opioid-settlement-information) 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’ [Opioid Settlement Resources](https://www.iowacounties.org/member-resources/opioid-settlement-resources/) page. ### **What else should I know?** **Not applicable.** ### **Citations** 1. If you see this change, email . There is no legal requirement for decision-makers to seek public input on uses of this share. ↑ 2. [Notice of Public Hearing - Opioid Settlement Fund Use](https://www.clintoncounty-ia.gov/news/notice_of_public_hearing_opioid_settlement_fund_use/). Clinton County Board of Supervisors. September 11, 2023. Accessed September 1, 2024. ↑ 3. If you see this change, email . ↑ 4. *See* [Opioid Settlement Information](https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/opioid-settlement-information); Iowa Department of Justice website. Accessed September 1, 2024; [Opioid Settlement Information](https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/opioid-settlement-information). Iowa Auditor of State website. Accessed September 1,2024. ↑ --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://www.opioidsettlementguides.com/iowa/community-access.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.