Community Access

Can I provide input on spending?

• 49-79% Guaranteed Political Subdivision Subfund share: Up to each locality (not required). Local governments are not required to seek public input on uses of their monies from this share. However, each may choose to seek such input. Watch for opportunities to weigh in on city and county spending decisions, such as city council meetings and town halls.

• 19-49% Discretionary Subfund share: No opportunities available (not required). The South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) Board has not established recurring opportunities for the public to provide input on uses of this share.[1]

  • Coffee Chats. Though not publicized as a public input opportunity specifically, the Board’s website does provide a calendar of its “Coffee Chats,” held on the first Friday of each month, which provide an opportunity for members of the public to “ask questions and hear announcements about the Opioid Settlement Funds.”[2]

Can I apply for grants?

Yes. Visit the SCORF Board’s application page to see current funding opportunities. Local governments may create grant programs to distribute funds from the Guaranteed Political Subdivision Subfund share. The existence, parameters, and processes for local settlement grant programs will vary by locality, so stay alert for new opportunities. Visit the Opioid Settlement Community Grants Portal (OpioidSettlementTracker.com and Legal Action Center) for the most up-to-date information on settlement grant opportunities for community organizations.

Where do I go for updates?

• To find updates on the Guaranteed Political Subdivision Subfund share, a good starting point is to check the websites for your board of county commissioners or city council. You can also visit the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board’s website, which hosts an accounting of funding awards from both subfunds.

• For updates on the Discretionary Subfund share, visit the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board’s website, which hosts an accounting of funding awards from both subfunds.

• You can also sign up for updates from Community Education Group’s Appalachian Opioid Remediation (AOR) Database, which tracks information about the 13 states of Appalachia.

What else should I know?

Not applicable.

Citations

1. If you see this change, email [e-mail]. ↑

2. “In 2023, the SCORF Board Staff began hosting a monthly ‘Coffee Chat’— a virtual meeting open to the public on the first Friday of each month with announcements and a variety of educational presentations. In 2023, topics presented included community planning, overdose maps, recovery housing, and support services. The ‘Coffee Chat’ will also host presentations from community members who have received opioid settlement funds to share their projects with the statewide audience.” 2023 Annual Report (see “SC OPIOID RECOVERY FUND 2023 HIGHLIGHTS”). SCORF Board. June 26, 2024. ↑