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 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

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NIDA Core "Center of Transformative Science" Grant Program National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) seeks to advance its mission by supporting Core Center of Transformative Science Grants.	Forecast	Varies
Quit PartnerTM Ambassadors Program Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $65K – $98K Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional, non-binding Notice of Intent (indicated above as Letter of Inquiry). Proposals will still be considered even if an applicant does not submit a Notice of Intent.	Not published	$65K – $98K
YAC Grants Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting positive opportunities for youth. Grants are available for programs that improve the quality of life for youth in Newaygo County.	Not published	Varies
The Trull Foundation Grant Trull Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trull Foundation Grant supports charitable and educational initiatives focused on children in rural areas, those affected by substance abuse, and environmental projects in coastal Texas.	Not published	Varies
CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) Success Program Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $451K – $1.2M The CRSS Success Program, managed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, aims to enhance the behavioral health workforce by providing comprehensive recovery support training and practical experience for individuals seeking Certified…	Not published	$451K – $1.2M
Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation Grant Jennie K Scaife Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing family support, women's and children's health, and animal welfare.	Not published	Varies
Technical Assistance Navigating Culturally Specific Substance Use and Recovery Programs RFP Grant Minnesota Department of Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $4M The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Mission is driven by collaboration with community and partners – Counties, Tribes, non-profit and for-profit providers – supporting people to thrive in community and live their healthiest…	Not published	Up to $4M
The Trull Foundation: Local Sponsorship Grant Trull Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Trull Foundation offers local sponsorship grants to organizations seeking funding for events under $1,500, prioritizing children in rural areas, those affected by substance abuse, and projects in the coastal Texas environment.	Not published	Up to $2K
BJA FY25 Veterans Treatment Court Program Grant Bureau of Justice Assistance · Foundation Not published · $950K – $2.5M The BJA FY25 Veterans Treatment Court Program aims to enhance veterans treatment court operations by connecting justice-involved veterans with essential treatment for various behavioral health issues, including substance use and mental…	Not published	$950K – $2.5M
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (360887) Grant FORECAST US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants aim to address local drug crises by supporting initiatives that prevent and reduce opioid and methamphetamine use among youth aged 12-18.	Not published	Up to $75K
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Consortium on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) Research Resource (Collaborative U24 - Clinical Trials not allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) consortium to…	Forecast	Varies
Caring For Denver Grants - Community-Centered Solutions Caring for Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Caring For Denver Grants focuses on community-centered solutions addressing mental health and substance misuse in Denver.	Not published	Varies
Intervention & Prevention Grant Program Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies Episcopal Charities provides critical funding, and operational support to strengthen nearly 100 local organizations working to transform the lives of more than 1 million people in need each year.	Not published	Varies
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Emancipate NC Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Help communities create and continue cross-system collaborations for people with mental health issues that may become justice involved.	Not published	Varies
OASAS Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program (APSP) Outreach Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The OASAS Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program (APSP) at Outreach Training Institute (OTI) covers the full cost of tuition for the CASAC Training Program for both 350-Hour and 100-Hour students.	Not published	Varies
Recovery to Work Program - Planning Grant (ARC) Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K This is a planning grant awarded in 2023 to support the development of a comprehensive employment support initiative for individuals in recovery. The TCEDC led a collaborative effort to secure funding and develop strategies.	Not published	$50K
Spencer County Community Foundation’s Impact Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Spencer County, Indiana today and for generations to come.	Not published	Varies
SWACH Collaborative Funding Model Southwest Washington Regional Health Alliance · Foundation Not published · $1.1M Projects addressing local needs including: In addition to grant funding, SWACH provides grantees with:	Not published	$1.1M
Rapid Response Opioid And Pain Management ECHO Funding Opportunity Grant Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K The Rapid Response Opioid and Pain Management ECHO Funding Opportunity by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) aims to enhance clinician training in effective pain management strategies.	Not published	Up to $140K
California Community Reinvestment Grants Program California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · $600K – $3M The California Community Reinvestment Grants Program aims to support communities disproportionately affected by past drug policies.	Not published	$600K – $3M
HRSA School-Based Health Center Capital (SBHCC) Program Washington School-Based Health Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Increase access to mental health, substance abuse, and childhood obesity-related services in operational school-based health centers (SBHCs)	Not published	Varies
Preventing Drug Overdoses: Community Prevention and Response Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The 'Preventing Drug Overdoses: Community Prevention and Response' program aims to reduce drug overdose deaths through a comprehensive community prevention strategy.	Not published	Varies
Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Program Grants (Non-Direct Juvenile Accountability Grant program) Kids Forward Inc · Foundation Not published · $275K	Not published	$275K
Nickolas-Trusczkowska Scholarship Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Nickolas-Trusczkowska Scholarship, offered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports students aged 17-30 recovering from addiction.	Not published	$500

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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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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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