Addiction & Substance Abuse Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 426 active addiction & substance abuse grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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

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Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Grant Program Greater Boston Council · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Grant Program supports innovative education, prevention, and research initiatives targeting alcohol and drug use disorders.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County Grant Waukesha County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County Grant supports nonprofit programs aimed at improving the quality of life for women and girls in Waukesha County.	Not published	Up to $20K
Lizzy Devlin Scholarship Fund Amber Reineck House · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Impact Grant Wellspring Foundation of Southwest · Foundation Not published · $50K The IMPACT Grant by the Wellspring Foundation supports organizations in Virginia's Washington, Grayson, Russell, and Smyth counties.	Not published	$50K
Mariana & Paul Williams "Sunlight of the Spirit" Award Grant Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The ASCAP Foundation Mariana & Paul Williams "Sunlight of the Spirit" Award supports organizations dedicated to addiction recovery through music.	Not published	$5K
NCRG Large Grant International Center for Responsible Gaming · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has served as the only national, private funder of scientific research on gambling disorders in the United States since 1996.	Not published	Varies
Kiwanis Turn Around Scholarship (TAS) Program Lincoln Kiwanis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides personal recognition and scholarships to graduating at-risk high school seniors for continuing education, which may be college, vocational, or trade school.	Not published	Varies
Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Warren Lupel Lawyers Care Fund Illinois Bar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides financial aid and subsistence grants to attorneys and their families facing personal or professional difficulties.	Rolling	Varies
L. Stanley Haywood Recovery Fund Outpatient Treatment Scholarship North Carolina Physicians Health Program Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Pharmacy Technician Eligibility Requirements (ALL three must be met):	Not published	$3K
North Central Michigan CF: Community Impact Grants Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies A portion of funds awarded during the Community Impact grant cycle is set aside specifically for programs addressing health for youth under the age of 18 and senior citizens, as well as broad reaching, community wide health-related…	Not published	Varies
Art for Awareness Grants Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $65K Fund projects that use arts-based activities to prevent or create awareness of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or addiction in Marion County.	Not published	$5K – $65K
Impact100 Nashville: Transformation and Innovation Category Grant Impact100 Nashville · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Impact100 Nashville's Transformation and Innovation Grant supports nonprofits that drive social change in Middle Tennessee.	Not published	Up to $100K
PCHF: Annual Grant Cycle Phoenixville Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Team Development and Implementation Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $20K The Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Team Development and Implementation Grant by the Minnesota Department of Health aims to enhance the state's response to overdose fatalities.	Not published	$20K
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Funding Program Marshfield Clinic Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Supports local not-for-profit organizations actively working to develop new ideas or enhance existing projects that improve the health of residents and address health inequities.	Not published	$100K
Superior Health Foundation: Spring and Fall Proactive Grants Superior Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To assist with unmet healthcare needs, with health education, and with programs and research on preventing illness and promoting health in the Upper Peninsula. To improve the health of the residents of the Upper Peninsula.	Not published	Varies
Opioid Misuse Prevention Program Department of Health · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership - Family Resilience Grant (MA) Massachusetts Department Of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership - Family Resilience Grant (MA) aims to allocate $7.5 million over three years to support organizations addressing the needs of families affected by the opioid crisis.	Not published	Up to $500K
My Rides Transportation Program Grant District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health · Foundation Not published · $100K The My Rides Transportation Program Grant, offered by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health, aims to provide essential transportation services for residents in need of treatment for opioid and stimulant use disorders.	Not published	$100K
Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Grant The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation is the culmination of a lifetime of generosity aligned with our namesake's specific vision to create a foundation to continue to do good work and have meaningful impact in the community Mimi and her…	Not published	Varies
Behavioral Health and Dietary Services Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Not published · Varies The Executive Director for Behavioral Health and Dietary Services' unit administers the behavioral health service program in all DJS facilities.	Not published	Varies
Albert B. Craig, Jr. Award for Innovation in Behavioral Health Grant Staunton Farm Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albert B. Craig, Jr. Award for Innovation in Behavioral Health honors individuals who inspire fresh thinking and innovative solutions in the field of behavioral health.	Not published	Varies
Psychedelic Retreat Program for Veterans Heroic Hearts Project Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $7K Heroic Hearts Project hosts retreat programs for veterans living with PTSD throughout the year and has helped over 1,500 veterans and veteran spouses significantly reduce their PTSD symptoms and improve overall quality of life.	Rolling	$500 – $7K

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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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