The Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council has announced $20 million in additional funding for community grants aimed at addressing the opioid crisis. This follows earlier awards exceeding $78 million this year for opioid remediation activities across the state. The funding comes from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies, with proceeds allocated to local governments and the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund. Grant applications will be accepted from November 12 to December 13, focusing on programs that tackle opioid use disorder through prevention, treatment, and recovery support. For more details, call 620-7133 or 470-2242.
