Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program – Multiyear Project Grants

Granite United Way and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation are partnering to ensure New Hampshire’s opioid settlement funds are invested thoughtfully, transparently, and for the greatest possible community impact. Together, these two organizations bring decades of experience supporting effective, community-based solutions to substance use and mental health challenges across the state.

The Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program is designed to help deploy New Hampshire’s opioid settlement funding out into the community for aligned projects that prevent, reduce, and address the harms of the opioid crisis across the state.

Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program Multiyear Project Grants are administered through a partnership:

• New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
  – Designs and manages the multiyear grant application and review process according to New Hampshire state law (RSA 126-A:86) and opioid abatement guiding strategies. Applicants will apply via the Foundation’s GrantSource system.
  – Conducts grant review, scoring and recommendation of grant awards.
• Granite United Way
  – Issues multiyear grant payments.
  – Oversees multiyear grant contracts and compliance.

This partnership is guided by a formal memorandum of understanding to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Looking for short-term, smaller grant opportunities?

Short-Term Responsive Grants (up to $15,000) are administered separately by Granite United Way. Opportunities to access responsive grants occur at multiple times throughout the year. Learn more on the Granite United Way website.

The Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program is funded by a portion of New Hampshire’s share of opioid settlement dollars, as directed by state law (RSA 126-A:86). The program was approved in June 2025 by the Governor and Executive Council and will invest $10 million over two years in strategies that:

• Support community-led efforts to reduce opioid-related harms by investing in a continuum of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention services and activities;
• Address the root causes of opioid use disorder;
• Expand access to evidence-informed prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services and supports;
• Promote collaboration and innovation among organizations working to respond to the opioid epidemic.

Grant priorities align with RSA 126-A:86 and statewide opioid abatement guiding strategies and are informed by a community advisory team that includes subject-matter experts and individuals with lived experience.

The Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program is dedicated to the people and communities of New Hampshire who have been affected — both directly and indirectly — by the opioid crisis. The program stands as a tribute to their strength, their stories, and the unwavering determination of families, providers, and communities striving for healing, recovery, and a brighter, healthier future for our state.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the many individuals and organizations whose tireless efforts and steadfast commitment over the years have made these settlement resources a reality. Their work ensures that these funds now serve to support the vital programs that bring hope and healing to individuals and communities across New Hampshire.