Best Addiction and Substance Abuse Grants

The Kentucky Conference Mission Grants provide financial support for mission work within the Kentucky Annual Conference and internationally. Grants of up to $2,000 are awarded to churches, institutions, and projects that align with the mission of the United Methodist Church, focusing on outreach in areas such as addiction, food insecurity, and support for refugees. This initiative aims to foster community transformation through various mission efforts across Kentucky.

The San Diego County District Attorney's Office is launching the Community Grant Program to foster community safety and resilience. With funding up to $50,000, the program supports innovative projects addressing youth and family safety, protecting vulnerable youth, victim support, and environmental justice. Organizations with a minimum of one year of operation and necessary licenses are encouraged to apply. This initiative aims to empower communities across San Diego County to implement sustainable solutions that enhance public safety and well-being.

The SFY 2026-2028 Virginia Opioid Use Reduction and Jail-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Transition Fund Grant Program aims to enhance access to substance use disorder treatment for incarcerated individuals in Virginia. This competitive grant program seeks to support initiatives that provide medication-assisted therapies, addiction recovery services, and transitional support. By addressing these critical needs, the program endeavors to reduce opioid use and promote successful reintegration into society.

The Willamette Health Council offers Community Event Sponsorships to enhance local initiatives in the Marion-Polk region. Grants typically range from $500 to $2,500. Organizations may receive one sponsorship per calendar year, provided their events align with the Council's mission to improve community health. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with specific deadlines for review. This funding supports efforts to tackle health disparities and promote equity in healthcare access.

The Community Benefit Initiative Reinvestment (CBIR) Grant supports innovative projects aimed at improving healthcare access for EOCCO members. Grants of up to $50,000 fund one-year initiatives that foster collaborations, enhance telehealth, and address health disparities. Eligible organizations include healthcare providers and community groups in Eastern Oregon. Successful projects may inspire replication in other regions, ultimately benefiting underserved populations and improving health outcomes across the service area.

The Charis Fund Grant supports non-profit organizations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, focusing on social welfare, health, and education. Grants range from $2,500 to $7,500, aimed at addressing issues such as housing, food insecurity, and support for at-risk youth. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) certified and can apply every three years, with specific restrictions on funding for arts and political activities.

The Pueblo Youth Action Council Grant, established in 2021 by the Caring for Colorado Foundation, supports youth-led initiatives in Pueblo County. This program empowers young leaders to engage in grantmaking, focusing on gang prevention, substance use disorder, and mental health. By participating, youth develop critical decision-making skills and gain insight into community needs. This innovative approach not only funds essential services but also nurtures a generation committed to social change and civic responsibility.

The 410 Grant aims to foster a new generation of philanthropic leaders in Northern Kentucky by pooling resources among members who contribute $410 annually. This initiative focuses on building a vibrant culture of giving and civic engagement through innovative grant-making practices that support local nonprofits and projects. By cultivating leadership and community investment, the 410 Grant seeks to ensure the region's growth and prosperity for both current and future generations.

ServeNebraska 

ServeNebraska is the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission. We coordinate community involvement by fellow Nebraskans to address the needs of our communities, and support community members in their volunteer efforts. ServeNebraska coordinates AmeriCorps programming, celebrates volunteer achievements through annual awards, and provides training and technical assistance for AmeriCorps programming.

Mission

Mobilizing Nebraskans to strengthen their communities through volunteering, collaboration, and national service programs.

Our Values

Underlying organizational values define the attitude of ServeNebraska in implementing its mission and serving our state.  Our core values in guiding us include:

• Communication - Build and maintain relationships.
• Integrity - Do the right thing, practice good stewardship and model and require compliance.
• Inclusion - Reach out, invite and collaborate across the state.
• Excellence - Embrace high standards, appropriate action and results.

AmeriCorps Competitive Grant

The AmeriCorps Notice of Funding seeks to award AmeriCorps grants to eligible community organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities (e.g., based on the proposed program’s performance and evaluation data or research demonstrating the effectiveness of similar intervention) to address state and local community problems.

ServeMinnesota provides annual grants to support nonprofits, local governments, institutes of higher education, and Indian Tribes in hosting AmeriCorps programs. Grantees must use research-based measures of program outcomes to generate valid and reliable data that are available to ServeMinnesota for evaluation and public reporting purposes.

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving.

AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is a person who does community service through AmeriCorps. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits. After successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education  Award they can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.

For this funding opportunity, AmeriCorps will prioritize consideration from organizations that:

Serve Communities:

•  Serve communities with concentrated poverty, rural communities, tribal communities, and historically underrepresented and underserved individuals. These may include people of color, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with arrest or conviction records, religious minorities, etc.;
• Implement programs for or expand access to high-quality youth mental health and substance use recovery services and prepare AmeriCorps members to enter behavioral health careers. These may include individuals with lived experience with substance use and mental health challenges to support youth mental health efforts and continued AmeriCorps work on the opioid epidemic;
• Focus on improving the quality of life for veterans, active-duty members of the Armed Forces, and their families by recruiting veterans, military spouses, and their older children into national service;
• Promote environmental stewardship to help communities (especially underserved households and communities) to be more resilient by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving land and water, increasing renewable energy use and improving at-risk ecosystems;
• Support civic bridgebuilding programs and projects to reduce polarization and community divisions; and providing training in civic bridgebuilding skills and techniques to AmeriCorps members;

The IA AmeriCorps Formula Grant, offered by Volunteer Iowa, aims to enhance community service and volunteering in underserved areas. This grant prioritizes projects that serve communities facing poverty, improve youth mental health access, support veterans, and promote environmental stewardship. Organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in these critical areas can receive funding to foster civic engagement and build resilient communities, ultimately contributing to national service efforts across the state.

The Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities Grants support initiatives that empower women and children in the Tri-Cities area. Grants, ranging from $2,500 to $25,000, prioritize programs that demonstrate cost-effectiveness, community collaboration, and measurable impact. Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and align with the fund's mission to create healthy families and vibrant communities. Focus areas include childcare, mental health, and self-sufficiency, with applications accepted annually.

The ID AmeriCorps Formula Grant, funded by Serve Idaho, aims to support organizations targeting communities facing concentrated poverty, rural and tribal areas, and historically underserved individuals. This grant prioritizes initiatives focused on youth mental health, veteran support, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. It encourages programs that enhance the quality of life for veterans and military families, while promoting resilience in underserved communities through sustainable practices.

The HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants aim to enhance community service through AmeriCorps members by supporting organizations that address pressing social issues. Priorities include serving marginalized communities, improving youth mental health and substance use recovery services, enhancing veterans' quality of life, promoting environmental stewardship, and fostering civic engagement. By funding these initiatives, AmeriCorps seeks to strengthen communities and encourage active participation in national service.

The FL AmeriCorps Competitive Grant provides opportunities for approximately 200,000 Americans to engage in vital community service across Florida. Funded by AmeriCorps and administered by Volunteer Florida, this program focuses on addressing pressing community needs, including education, disaster response, and environmental conservation. Participants receive training, stipends, and professional development, contributing to the state's workforce and enhancing the quality of life within its communities.

The CT AmeriCorps Formula Funding Opportunity aims to enhance community engagement through service and volunteering, focusing on pressing challenges. This initiative prioritizes organizations addressing concentrated poverty, mental health, and substance use recovery, while promoting environmental stewardship and civic bridgebuilding. Eligible AmeriCorps members can earn education awards and receive benefits, enhancing their capacity to serve diverse and underserved communities effectively.

The Dr. George & Jeanne Tiller Fund Grant supports nonprofits in Kansas focused on advancing women's health. Since its inception, it has awarded over $1 million, emphasizing reproductive health services and education. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing. Grants range up to $25,000. The fund prioritizes projects that provide comprehensive health services, medical education, and support for women in need. Applications are subject to board approval, with specific exclusions for business expenses and advertisements.

The Impaired Driving Prevention Program in Illinois aims to enhance roadway safety by addressing alcohol and drug-related impaired driving. With a funding amount of $8,000,000, the program focuses on raising public awareness, implementing prevention strategies, and providing resources to law enforcement. It encourages community involvement and educational initiatives to reduce traffic fatalities and promote responsible behaviors. The program supports various eligible applicants, including local governments and nonprofits, to foster a collaborative approach to combating impaired driving.

The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Education in California aims to support community-based initiatives that enhance public awareness about alcohol and drug-impaired driving. With approximately $2 million in funding available, these projects will focus on innovative educational strategies that inform communities about driving laws and the risks associated with impaired driving. The program encourages unique proposals that directly address the dangers of driving under the influence of substances, including cannabis.

The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program supports California's Toxicology Crime Laboratories in enhancing DUI/DUID enforcement. With approximately $11 million available, grants aim to improve practices and provide necessary resources for testing and analysis of substances, including cannabis. Applicants are encouraged to propose measurable goals and justify their funding needs, with a maximum of $2 million per application to strengthen public safety and uphold traffic laws.

The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program supports small and mid-size law enforcement agencies in California, providing approximately $13 million in funding for training and education on traffic laws related to driving under the influence of drugs, including cannabis. With a cap of $500,000 per application, the program aims to enhance enforcement efforts and improve community safety. Agencies with 100 to 500 employees are eligible to apply, emphasizing the need for measurable goals and justifications.

The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program aims to enhance data collection in Medical Examiner and Coroner's offices regarding DUI/DUID incidents. With approximately $11 million available, each grant application can request up to $2 million. The funds will support new initiatives or expand existing activities to ensure thorough investigations when fatalities occur due to vehicular incidents involving impaired drivers. Applicants must demonstrate a clear need and measurable goals for the proposed budget items.

The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program aims to support large-size law enforcement organizations in California, focusing on training and enforcement related to impaired driving laws, including those pertaining to cannabis. With approximately $13 million available, each grant can reach up to $1 million, requiring applicants to justify their budget requests and demonstrate measurable goals. This initiative seeks to enhance public safety by addressing the challenges posed by drug-impaired driving.

The RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund, managed by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, aims to combat the drug epidemic and mental health crisis in Ohio. This funding supports law enforcement initiatives that emphasize prevention, harm reduction, and treatment for underserved populations. By promoting effective strategies, training, and collaboration, the fund seeks to enhance community responses and improve outcomes for individuals affected by substance use disorders and mental illness.

The Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) supports small-scale research grants for institutions with limited NIH funding, emphasizing biomedical research experiences for undergraduates. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million in NIH support over the past seven years. This initiative aims to enhance the research environment at these institutions, fostering student involvement in research activities.

The City of Naperville has allocated $100,000 from the National Multistate Opioid Settlement for Opioid Remediation Grants. These funds will support programs and services aimed at combating opioid misuse and must qualify as approved abatement programs. Eligible organizations do not need to be non-profit, but must serve the Naperville community. The grants intend to address various aspects of opioid addiction, including treatment, recovery, and educational initiatives.

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians offers Community Impact Grants aimed at supporting non-tribal local governmental agencies. These funds are intended to reimburse for actual or potential impacts resulting from class III gaming activities, such as those incurred by police, sheriff, and fire departments. Established through federal recognition in 1976 and with a reservation recognized in 2014, the Tribe's commitment to community welfare is evident in this initiative.