Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program (OACGP) is sponsored by Granite United Way. Supports community-based efforts to prevent, reduce, and address the harms of the opioid crisis across New Hampshire.

Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program (OACGP) | Granite United Way Granite United Way (GUW) administers the Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program (OACGP) on behalf of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission.

Through this program, $10 million in settlement funds will be invested over two years to support community-based efforts that prevent, reduce, and address the harms of the opioid crisis across New Hampshire. OACGP supports programs, partnerships, and community-led work that strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

Funding is available to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, school districts, and other eligible entities serving New Hampshire communities. Short-Term Responsive Grants: Up to $15,000 for timely projects that address emerging needs, fill gaps, or strengthen community capacity. Up to $75,000 per year, for projects that advance sustained prevention, treatment, recovery, and systems-level efforts.

Application Information - NEW! Program & Instruction Guide for Applicants ​ Apply for a Short-Term Responsive Grant ( Cycle 3 Opened on 4/6/2026 ) ​ Organizations must complete a brief registration in our grants portal to access and submit applications for the Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program. *This registration replaces the previous RFQ process.

Register your organization​ Apply for a Multiyear Project Grant (Cycle 2 opens on 04/13/2026 through a partnership with New Hampshire Charitable Foundation) Short-Term R esponsive Grants Cycle 3: Application Timeline* Milestone Date Application Opens Multiyear Project Grants Cycle 1: Application Timeline* Milestone Date Application Opens July 1 2026 - June 30, 2028 *Timelines are anticipated and may be updated.

Please confirm information by emailing OACGP@graniteuw. org. Organizations that have registered will automatically receive notifications, updates, and access to all application materials once each cycle opens.

For help with registration or questions about the program, email OACGP@graniteuw. org . Applicants may also refer to the Program & Instruction Guide , which includes step-by-step instructions for navigating the portal and preparing a proposal.

Additional Information & Materials Frequently Asked Questions Program & Instruction Guide Slides - Presentation to Opioid Abatement Commission (07/14/2025) NH DHHS Opioid Abatement Commission Program Performance and Reporting OACGP Progress Report-November 2025 OACGP Progress Report-February 2026 OACGP Multiyear Grantees-Cycle 1 Community Advisory Team (CAT) Granite United Way has developed a Community Advisory Team (CAT) comprised of subject matter experts and people with lived experience who will serve in an advisory capacity to help inform the development and implementation of the Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program (OACGP).

Sixteen individuals were selected to serve on this Community Advisory Team. We worked to include broad geographic representation, as well as diverse participation across the continuum of the substance use and mental health service delivery systems in New Hampshire. $3.

08 Million in Grants to Strengthen Opioid Use Disorder Recovery, Treatment and Prevention Efforts Across New Hampshire ​ Opioid Abatement Community Grants Award $651,600 to 45 Organizations Across New Hampshire(02/23/2026) Granite United Way and New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Announce Call for Proposals for Multiyear Grants(01/23/2026) Opioid Abatement Community Grant Program Awards Over $378,000 to New Hampshire Organizations(12/12/2025) Granite United Way Announces Opening of Opioid Community Grants Program(10/01/2025) Announcement of GUW as Facilitating Organization(07/31/2025) For more information about the Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program, please send us an email at OACGP@graniteuw.

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