RFA 20620 - Expanding Harm Reduction Services for Priority Populations Who Use Drugs - Reissue Grant

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute has announced funding opportunities for harm reduction services targeting vulnerable populations, specifically adolescents, young adults, and veterans who use drugs. This initiative aims to enhance health equity by supporting two to four programs with funding ranging from $200,000 to $300,000, totaling $1.2 million annually from November 2025 to June 2028.

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, Office of Drug User Health announces the availability of New York State funds to provide harm reduction interventions in community settings in New York State. This funding is directed toward people who use drugs within two (2) distinct Priority Populations (Adolescents (12-17)/Young Adults (18-24) and Veterans) that are especially vulnerable to overdose and who have been historically marginalized and stigmatized by systems of care.
Advancing health equity is an expected outcome of this Request for Applications and the programs awarded funding. The intent of the Request for Applications is to fund two (2) to four (4) programs for awards between $200,000 to $300,000, with a total funding amount of $1,200,000 annually from November 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.