Flint distributes $1 million from opioid settlement to Genesee County groups
What happened
The City of Flint is distributing $1,000,000 from a federal opioid settlement to 17 local organizations in Genesee County. The City of Flint received the funds and passed them to the Greater Flint Health Coalition for distribution. These grants, which range from $20,000 to $150,000, were awarded after more than 40 organizations applied.
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Why it matters
The distribution of funds supports community needs, including financial foundations and youth services, within Genesee County. The money originates from a federal opioid settlement.
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Who's involved
- FlintCity that received and is distributing the settlement funds
- Genesee CountyCounty receiving the grants for local organizations
- Sheldon NeeleyMayor of Flint
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Genesee CountySpeculative
Local organizations in Genesee County could see increased revenue for community services like youth programs and financial foundations.
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The entities involved
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Flint
seat of Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
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Genesee County
county in Michigan, United States