Delta County opioid task force proposes $3,000 mini‑grants for event‑style projects; discussion only

The Delta County Board of Commissioners considered a proposal from the opioid task force to create a simplified mini‑grant program to fund community events and one‑time activities related to opioid education, treatment access and prevention.

Under the proposal discussed by commissioners and task force members, mini‑grants would be capped at $3,000 per award and the task force anticipated allocating $15,000 annually to the mini‑grant program. The mini‑grant application would be simpler than the larger opioid settlement RFPs the county uses for major projects; applications could be submitted year‑round and applicants would generally be limited to one mini‑grant per year.

Why it matters: The county’s opioid settlement funding is being allocated in part through the opioid task force. Creating a small, flexible grant option is intended to allow local organizations to apply for modest funds to host events or short‑term outreach instead of preparing large proposals for multi‑year projects.

Meeting details: Commissioners described the mini‑grants as an option to broaden engagement and to support several one‑time events instead of fewer major projects. Task force members said a county website is being prepared so the large‑grant and mini‑grant applications can be filed online.

Next steps: The mini‑grant program was presented as a discussion item; no formal vote was taken. The task force expects to bring formal application materials to a future meeting for approval and to post application guidance on the county’s opioid settlement information page.