Granite United Way and The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation announced $3,086,550 in Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program (OACGP)
Apr92026
Granite United Way and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation today announced $3,086,550 in Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program (OACGP) Multiyear Grants to 23 organizations across New Hampshire. This grant program supports long-term, community-driven efforts to address the ongoing opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, recovery, overdose prevention, and capacity-building initiatives.
The OACGP Multiyear Grants provide up to $75,000 per year over a one- to two-year period to support projects designed to create lasting impact. Funded initiatives focus on strengthening local systems, expanding access to evidence-informed services, reducing stigma, and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Together, these investments will help expand access to recovery supports, strengthen prevention efforts for families and youth, and increase community capacity to respond to opioid-related needs across the state.
The OACGP Multiyear Grants are offered through a partnership between Granite United Way and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, bringing together community-based program leadership and philanthropic grantmaking expertise. Granite United Way leads program implementation, coordination, and financial oversight, while the Foundation supports the application, due diligence, and reporting processes to ensure responsible stewardship of opioid settlement funds.
Awards were made to organizations serving communities across New Hampshire, including rural, urban, and underserved areas.
“These investments reflect what’s possible when community expertise and strong partnerships come together to support prevention and long-term recovery across the Granite State,” said Shannon Swett, Chief Impact Officer at Granite United Way. “By supporting community-driven solutions, we are helping strengthen the systems and supports that individuals and families across New Hampshire rely on every day.”
The 23 organizations awarded funding include:
• Austin17 House
• Children Unlimited, Inc
• Claremont Learning Partnership
• The Family Connections Center
• Family Resource Center Network of NH
• Gorham Family Resource Center
• Harbor Homes Inc/Cynthia Day Family Center
• HealthFirst Family Care Center
• Jobforward, Inc
• Lamprey Health Care, Inc
• Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
• SAU #46 - Merrimack Valley School District
• The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
• Monadnock Family Services, Inc.
• Nashua Police Athletic League
• New Hampshire Legal Assistance
• Northern Human Services
• Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley Inc.
• Town of Littleton, NH
• UNH/Behavioral Health Improvement Institute
• UNH/School of Nursing
• Valley Court Diversion Program
• White Mountain Community Health Center
“The programs that were selected will make a meaningful difference for New Hampshire,” said Traci Fowler, initiative leader for behavioral health at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. “They are proven to be effective, enhance existing efforts rather than duplicate them, and bring organizations together to better serve communities. This round of funding prioritized support for people most affected by the opioid crisis, including families, youth, and individuals seeking treatment. Overall, these investments aim to expand access to care, improve quality, and strengthen services so people can get the help they need.”
Funding for the OACGP comes from national opioid settlement agreements and is dedicated to supporting community healing, recovery, and prevention across New Hampshire. Granite United Way administers the Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program on behalf of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. The multiyear grants are implemented in partnership with the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
Additional details about the Opioid Abatement Community Grant Program and its funding framework are available here.