Committee debates shifting opioid funds from earmarked grants to smaller, ongoing purchases
Members discussed moving from large earmarked grants to a model that allows small, ongoing purchases (a few hundred dollars) to reduce reapplication burden and improve responsiveness for the health department.
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Committee members discussed whether the current model—earmarking larger $25,000 grants and requiring quarterly reimbursement reporting—remains the best way to manage opioid-settlement funds. Some members suggested creating an on-call pool so small needs can be met without repeated formal applications.
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