OGDENSBURG — The Seaway Valley Council for Alcohol/Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc., 206 Ford St Suite 301, is marked to receive a state grant totaling $240,000.

The money to the local substance abuse prevention service is part of more than $55 million awarded  through New York State’s Opioid Settlement Fund to support a range of addiction services across New York State. The funding awards were announced by the governor’s office Friday, Feb. 9.

The state awards are part of an effort to distribute millions of dollars awarded through a series of agreements with opioid manufacturers and distributors.

According to the state, the $240,000 in funding provided to Seaway through this initiative will assist providers in developing a transportation program for individuals who are enrolled in or are seeking treatment, prevention, recovery, or harm reduction services for a substance use disorder.

This initiative will assist individuals by providing them transportation to and from a variety of destinations that support their individualized recovery efforts and goals.

In addition, this initiative will assist the individual in developing their own transportation plan to promote long-term transportation independence.

The funding awarded through this initiative will fund one year extensions to their current contracts.