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Board approves opioid-settlement awards, staff to notify applicants
Summary
Miss Jones presented recommendations for FY27 opioid-settlement funds; the board approved six community awards and continued support for county programs, with approved grants set as one-year awards and failing applicants to be notified.
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners approved staff recommendations to allocate FY27 opioid-settlement funds to community programs and county-run initiatives. Miss Jones, introduced by the chair as deputy director, told the board the county issued a request for applications, received 11 proposals and scored them using the RFA rubric; based on that review staff recommended six community awards and continuation of some county-operated opioid response programs.
Miss Jones said the process prioritized measurable impact and long-term sustainability and that details of awards and scoring were included in the board packet. The board moved to approve the recommendations; Miss Jones confirmed staff will notify all applicants of award status and that approved awards will proceed under agreements with reporting requirements. She further clarified the approved grants cover a one-year funding period to preserve equity and sustainability for future applicants.
The board did not record dissenting votes in the transcript; staff will execute agreements and track reporting per the grant terms.
