Title:
Grant Application - Responding to Opioid Crisis (Criminal Justice Services)
Summary
ACTION:
1. Approve submission of a grant application for private funding in the amount of $20,000 over two years to the UNC School of Government and Blue Cross of NC
2. If awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate funds for the amount awarded for the duration of the grant period
Staff Contact: Sonya L. Harper, Director of Criminal Justice Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
"Responding to the Opioid Crisis" grant is a partnership between the UNC School of Government and Blue Cross of NC. It seeks to use a collective impact approach in addressing the opioid crisis across NC and within local communities. Mecklenburg County's Substance Use Disorder Task Force will utilize these funds to develop and implement the County's response to this crisis. Funds can be used over a two year period.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase other revenue and associated expenses for the amount awarded