Addiction & Substance Abuse Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 426 active addiction & substance abuse grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 25 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 190 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.

Grants tracked
426
from 296 funders
Median award
$100K
middle half $20K–$500K
Total listed funding
$105.6M
across 190 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines
13
42 with a published date

On this page: Federal State Foundation · Updated daily

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Recovery Community Center FY27-2

eCivis Grants Network (direct) · State

Oct 30, 2026 · Varies

Grant program for recovery community centers under the Behavioral Healthcare division of the State of Rhode Island.

2026 Intoxicated Driver Program Supplemental Funding

DHS Grant Funding · State

Oct 31, 2026 · Varies

Supplemental funding for programs addressing intoxicated driving prevention and intervention.

ARC POWER Grant - GROW Appalachia Project

Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers Coalition · Foundation

Oct 31, 2026 · $1.4M

The "GROW Appalachia" Project aims to develop a Manufacturing Support Center (MSC) in Southeastern Ohio that aligns with ARC's goals to build Appalachian business strengths and diversify the region's economy through economic development…

Opioid Funding

United Way of Tuscarawas County Inc · Foundation

~November · Up to $20K

Support prevention, education, and recovery efforts for those affected by opioid addiction

Evergreen Foundation Grant

Evergreen Foundation · Foundation

Nov 2, 2026 · $5K – $30K

The Evergreen Foundation Grant supports not-for-profit organizations in Western North Carolina that provide essential services for individuals with behavioral health, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.

NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $750K

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications for institutional research career development (K12) programs that propose to support intensive supervised research training and career development experiences for…

Family Centered Treatment-Recovery Implementation

DHS Grant Funding · State

Dec 14, 2026 · Varies

Grant program supporting implementation of family-centered treatment and recovery services.

HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Jan 15, 2027 · Up to $350K

This funding opportunity is part of a suite of NOFOs within the NIH HEAL Initiative to support the development of safe, effective, and non-addictive therapeutics to treat pain.

HEAL Initiative: Integrative Management of Chronic Pain and OUD for Whole Recovery (IMPOWR): Research Centers (RM1 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Jan 26, 2027 · Varies

Forty to sixty percent of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) have co-occurring chronic pain (CP), which impacts their ability to fully engage in treatment.

HEAL Initiative: Integrative Management of chronic Pain and OUD for Whole Recovery (IMPOWR) - Building Engagement, Assistance, Capacity, Outreach, and Networks (BEACON) Center (U2C Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Jan 26, 2027 · $1,750,000 total

40-75% percent of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) have co-occurring chronic pain (CP), which impacts their ability to fully engage in treatment.

Rockbridge Community Health Foundation Grants

Rockbridge Community Health Foundation · Foundation

~January · Varies

The foundation supports community health initiatives through grants for lasting impact.

Neural Ensembles & Used Substances (NExUS) Collaboratory: Building a Multimodal Inventory of Cell Ensembles Encoding the Effects of Addictive Substances (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Feb 8, 2027 · Up to $700,000

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the expansion of the Collaboratory on Neural Ensembles & Used Substances (NExUS), an effort to build a knowledgebase of the neural cell populations and…

NIDA Animal Genomics Program (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Feb 11, 2027 · Varies

The purpose of the NIDA Animal Genetics Program is to identify genetic, genomic, and molecular (epi)genetic variants that underlie: 1.

High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Mar 5, 2027 · Up to $1.5M

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support high priority research at the intersection of HIV and substance use.

Juneau Hope Endowment / CBJ Social Service Grant Program

Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation

~March · Up to $2.5M

High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Mar 6, 2027 · Varies

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support high priority research at the intersection of HIV and substance use.

Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program

Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities · Foundation

~March · $3K – $25K

Our Board gives priority to programs that: Programs will be considered that offer preventive strategies and/or proactive initiatives in one or more of the following areas:

Development and Testing of Novel Interventions to Improve HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Program Implementation for People Who Use Substances (R34 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

Mar 16, 2027 · Varies

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages formative research, intervention development, and pilot-testing of interventions.

Wyoming County Community Health Foundation General Grants

Wyoming County Community Health Foundation · Foundation

~March · Up to $5K

The Wyoming County Community Health Foundation (WCCHF) awards grants to programs and organizations that improve the health and wellness of people in Wyoming County, PA and surrounding communities.

Community Building Grants

Grays Harbor Community Foundation · Foundation

Apr 1, 2027 · $5K – $30K

Grants to benefit and continuously invest in the community. The Foundation addresses community needs by supporting nonprofit community organizations throughout Grays Harbor County.

Sanctuary Clinics' Annual Scholarship Program

Sanctuary Clinics Inc · Foundation

~April · $2K

To assist deserving students in furthering their education in the fields of mental health and/or addiction treatment.

Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism

The Carter Center Inc · Foundation

~April · $10K

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment or Prevention (SBIRT/P) for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) use and misuse in adult populations that experience health disparities (R01, Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

May 7, 2027 · Varies

The Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) and participating National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) are issuing this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) seeking applications to test innovative approaches…

Pilot Health Services and Economic Research on the Treatment of Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use Disorders (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Federal

May 7, 2027 · Varies

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages pilot and preliminary research in preparation for larger-scale services research effectiveness trials.

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Addiction & substance abuse grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing
13 3%
Upcoming date published
42 10%
Stated cycle, no date yet
54 13%
No deadline published
317 74%

When dated deadlines fall

Share of the 42 grants with a published date, by quarter.

33%
Jan–Mar
17%
Apr–Jun
12%
Jul–Sep
38%
Oct–Dec

Funders with the most active addiction & substance abuse grants

  1. National Institutes of Health 32 active
  2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 16 active
  3. State of New Jersey Department of Health 7 active
  4. District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health 6 active
  5. AHCCCS Current Grants 5 active
  6. Wisconsin Department of Health Services 5 active

296 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 426 active addiction & substance abuse grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 14, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 7 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About addiction & substance abuse grants

Addiction and substance-abuse recovery grants fund treatment, peer support, recovery housing, prevention, and harm-reduction programs run by nonprofits and community organizations. The largest source is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which funds peer-run groups through programs like the Recovery Community Services Program and Building Communities of Recovery, and channels treatment dollars to states through block grants and State Opioid Response funding. Private funders and regional health foundations supplement this federal support.

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Addiction & Substance Abuse Grants by state

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do addiction & substance abuse grants award?

Of the 426 addiction & substance abuse grants Grantable lists as of October 14, 2026, 190 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $100K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $500K. The largest is $8M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most addiction & substance abuse grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (32), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (16), State of New Jersey Department of Health (7), District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (6), and AHCCCS Current Grants (5). In all, 296 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are addiction & substance abuse grants due?

Of 426 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 42 have a published upcoming deadline, 54 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 317 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 38% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for addiction recovery programs?

Available grants support a wide range of work, including outpatient and residential treatment, peer recovery support, recovery community organizations, recovery housing, prevention education, and overdose response. Some funding flows directly from federal agencies to nonprofits, while a large share passes through state behavioral-health agencies that then subgrant to local providers. Recovery community organizations are a specific focus of several dedicated SAMHSA programs.

Does SAMHSA fund substance-abuse programs?

Yes. SAMHSA is the primary federal funder of substance-use prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It distributes large block grants to states for community-based treatment and prevention, runs the State Opioid Response program, and funds peer-led organizations through programs such as the Recovery Community Services Program and Building Communities of Recovery. Many local nonprofits access this money as subrecipients of their state agency.

Who else funds recovery and treatment nonprofits?

Beyond SAMHSA, funding comes from state and county behavioral-health departments, opioid-settlement funds administered by states and localities, and private and community foundations focused on health and addiction. Health-system community-benefit programs and United Way chapters also support local recovery services. Diversifying across federal pass-through dollars, settlement funds, and philanthropy helps recovery nonprofits stay sustainable.

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