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Rutherford County opioid board announces $100,000 per‑grantee cap after $800,000 funding drop
Summary
County officials told current grantees the opioid‑abatement payment to Rutherford County has fallen sharply this cycle and the board will set a $100,000 maximum award per grantee to spread limited funds; staff also outlined review procedures and next steps.
Commissioner Craig Harris told grantees at a March roundtable that Rutherford County’s opioid‑abatement funding will be substantially lower this cycle and that the board will impose a per‑grantee cap to stretch available dollars.
"We got cut $800,000 this year," Craig Harris said, and the board will "put a cap of $100,000 max" for the current funding cycle. Harris said the cap is intended to allow the board to serve more organizations while managing the county’s limited restricted funds.
Sarah, the county grants staff who presented the survey and application changes, said the county receives two tranches…
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