The Opioid Settlement Fund Task Force convened on October 2, 2024, to deliberate on strategies for allocating opioid settlement funds. The meeting included discussions on budget scenarios, potential investment strategies, and the importance of aligning priorities with community needs. Task force members highlighted the necessity of housing solutions, treatment access, and harm reduction as key areas of focus. The complexity of administering quarterly grant cycles is addressed, with a consensus forming around simplifying the process to ensure effective fund use. The task force also considers the benefits of trust-based philanthropy and the potential role of the Kalamazoo County Opioid Coalition in ongoing advisory capacity. Updates on the mini-grant application process with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation are provided. The meeting underscored the task force's commitment to addressing the opioid crisis through strategic funding and community collaboration.