How Vernon County's opioid community grants work: applications, amounts and deadlines
Staff outlined the county's community-grant program: up to $25,000 per award, three application periods yearly (Jan 1/May 1/Sept 1), and staff-authorized six-month extensions for active projects; eight projects have been awarded so far with varied fund usage.
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Staff presented an overview of Vernon County's opioid community-grant program and application process. "People can apply for up to $25,000 and we have three application periods per year," staff said, listing due dates and the committee's review-and-presentation steps. Staff noted eight awarded projects to date; four remain in process and four are completed, with some awardees not spending their entire allocation (example given: Ken Memorial Library received $25,000 and used $18,962).
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