49-79% Guaranteed Political Subdivision Subfund share: Up to each locality (not required). Local governments are not required to seek public input on uses of their monies from this share. However, each may choose to seek such input. Watch for opportunities to weigh in on city and county spending decisions, such as city council meetings and town halls.
19-49% Discretionary Subfund share: No opportunities available (not required). The South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) Board has not established recurring opportunities for the public to provide input on uses of this share.[1]
Coffee Chats. Though not publicized as a public input opportunity specifically, the Boardâs website does provide a calendar of its â,â held on the first Friday of each month, which provide an opportunity for members of the public to âask questions and hear announcements about the Opioid Settlement Funds.â[2]
Yes. Visit the SCORF Boardâs to see current funding opportunities. Local governments may create grant programs to distribute funds from the Guaranteed Political Subdivision Subfund share. 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.
To find updates on the Guaranteed Political Subdivision Subfund share, a good starting point is to check the websites for your board of county commissioners or city council. You can also visit the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Boardâs , which hosts an of funding awards from both subfunds.
For updates on the Discretionary Subfund share, visit the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Boardâs , which hosts an of funding awards from both subfunds.
You can also from Community Education Groupâs , which tracks information about the 13 states of Appalachia.
Not applicable.
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âIn 2023, the SCORF Board Staff began hosting a monthly âCoffee Chatââ a virtual meeting open to the public on the first Friday of each month with announcements and a variety of educational presentations. In 2023, topics presented included community planning, overdose maps, recovery housing, and support services. The âCoffee Chatâ will also host presentations from community members who have received opioid settlement funds to share their projects with the statewide audience.â (see ââ). SCORF Board. June 26, 2024. â