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Opioid Abatement Community Grant Program Awards $411K in Third Grant Cycle

The third opioid abatement grant cycle is making a measurable difference across New Hampshire. This round awarded $411,690 to 29 organizations supporting evidence-informed and community-driven initiatives designed to address the ongoing impacts of the opioid crisis.

How this third opioid abatement grant cycle supports our community

The third responsive cycle drew significant interest. In total, the program received 58 applications. The selected proposals demonstrate strong alignment with the program’s strategic priorities and reflect the full continuum of care, including prevention, treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and community capacity building.

Projects funded through this round include initiatives focused on:

  • Expanding access to recovery supports

  • Strengthening family-centered prevention strategies

  • Enhancing community outreach and education

  • Improving workforce capacity to respond to opioid-related emergencies.

Together, these awards will strengthen critical services. They will also expand access to supports, and advance local solutions tailored to the needs of New Hampshire communities.

“This third responsive grant cycle shows the depth of commitment across our state to addressing the opioid crisis in practical, community-centered ways,” said Shannon Swett, Chief Impact Officer at Granite United Way. “These funds are helping organizations respond to real needs on the ground, whether that means expanding recovery supports, strengthening prevention strategies, improving outreach, or building workforce capacity. The strength of this program is that it allows resources to move closer to the people and communities most impacted.”

How to Apply for Future Grant Cycles

Granite United Way continues to offer individualized technical assistance and virtual information sessions to help applicants develop strong, compliant proposals. For support, please contact our team at OACGP@graniteuw.org.

If your organization is interested in future funding opportunities, visit our Funding Opportunities page. You can also sign up for our eNewsletter to get regular updates.

The Opioid Abatement Community Grant Program is administered by Granite United Way in partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and the New Hampshire Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission.

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