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

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Special Initiative Grants The Devto Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in Orange County and the Coachella Valley. Pamela R. Cohen, Ed.M., Foundation Administrator	Not published	$100K – $250K
NKY Funders' Grants Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky · Foundation Not published · $110K An ongoing collaborative program that convenes multiple foundations and funders around mini-grant competitions for nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties). Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky	Not published	$110K
Mental Health & Wellness Grants for Creatives Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $750 Support artists and creative workers in navigating and preventing addiction and substance use disorder. These grants help artists experiencing social and emotional challenges without sufficient means to obtain treatment.	Not published	$250 – $750
Paul Skjodt Scholarship Grant Samerian Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 2003, the Samerian Foundation is dedicated to perpetuating the vision of Cindy and Paul Skjodt, the founders.	Not published	Varies
Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Grant Kern County Probation Department · Foundation Not published · $500K – $1M The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) aims to enhance community safety by fostering collaboration among agencies and the community.	Not published	$500K – $1M
TU27 Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program (TUPCP) at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is a state-administered program that receives funding from the CDC, state general revenue funds, and other grant funding sources.	Not published	$30K
Knox County 708 Mental Health Board Grant Knox County Community Mental Health Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Knox County Community Mental Health Board (KCMHB) invites applications for funding to support services for individuals facing mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.	Not published	Varies
Children of Addicts Program Robert Vasen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Vasen Foundation partnered with Youth Eastside Services to support youth from homes affected by drug and alcohol abuse.	Not published	Varies
DHSTS Opioid Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $17.3M The DHSTS Opioid Grant Program, managed by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to improve health outcomes for individuals at risk of HIV and STDs due to injection drug use.	Not published	Up to $17.3M
Opioid Response - Opioid and Stimulant Use Education and Outreach in 2S/LGBTQIA + Communities (CA) Grant California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Opioid Response initiative aims to enhance education and outreach on opioid and stimulant use within 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities in California, which are disproportionately affected by substance use disorders.	Not published	Up to $400K
CT AmeriCorps Formula Funding Opportunity Grant Serve Connecticut · Foundation Not published · Varies The CT AmeriCorps Formula Funding Opportunity aims to enhance community engagement through service and volunteering, focusing on pressing challenges.	Not published	Varies
Never Give Up, Never Back Down – Richard K. Urey Memorial Fund Professional Development Grant The Community's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports individuals in behavioral health fields by helping them pay for training, certifications, or licensures in behavioral health and addiction recovery.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants (Annual Cycle) Porter County Substance Abuse Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Behavioral Health Community Services Medicaid Eligible Individuals Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies To provide behavioral health services through the fee-for-service system to individuals in Maryland who receive Medicaid or are Medicaid eligible.	Not published	Varies
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Copy of Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA) Consortia Administrative Resource Core (U24) (Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,200,000 total The purpose is to renew the NIAAA Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA).	Forecast	$1,200,000 total
The Beasley Foundation Grant Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beasley Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Dallas that focus on critical areas such as education, healthcare, substance abuse prevention, and mental health.	Not published	Varies
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant : Health Issues Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on health issues, funding organizations that provide care and support for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and cancer.	Not published	Varies
At-Risk Youth and Youthful Offenders Program (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding) Kids Forward Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K – $450K	Not published	$150K – $450K
Responsive Grants: Nurture Healthy Minds - Adult Recovery Grants The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our responsive grants program is designed for you to propose your best ideas to achieve impact within one or more of our focus areas.	Not published	Varies
Community-Based Opioid Prevention RFA Grant Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Wisconsin Department of Health Services invites applications for the Community-Based Opioid Prevention RFA, aimed at enhancing community efforts in opioid prevention through education, intervention, and stigma reduction.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Special Assistance Grants Franklin County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special Assistance grants are available year-round and may be applied for at any time. If funds are available and the applicant meets the endowment criteria, awards will be made.	Rolling	Varies
Community Impact Grants Community Foundation of Howard County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Howard County awards grants to support nonprofits through multiple funding mechanisms, including unrestricted community endowment funds, designated/agency funds, field of interest funds, and donor-advised funds.	Not published	Varies
Indigo Hope Foundation Grant The Indigo Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $100K The Indigo Hope Foundation offers grants to organizations in the Upstate of South Carolina, focusing on addiction, homelessness, at-risk youth, veterans, and first responders.	Not published	$250 – $100K
Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50 Clinical trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports a broad-based Alcohol Research Centers program to foster and conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative research on alcohol misuse, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), and…	Forecast	Varies

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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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