West Virginia’s Opioid Settlements
This Community Guide will describe how West Virginia is spending its opioid settlements, and whether West Virginia is working to ensure community access to opioid settlement funds. Last revised September 1, 2024.
72.5% West Virginia First Foundation Share
(for 80% of this share, or 58% of WV’s total funds) and (for 20% of this share, 14.5% of WV’s total funds)
Local officials for counties, cities, towns, and villages
The West Virginia First Foundation’s Board of Directors decides 80% of this share after evaluating needs and consulting the Board-appointed Expert Panel.
The six decide 20% of this share using their own governance structures, Regional Panels, and input from their local governments.
Localities decide autonomously