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Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program (OACGP)

Overview

Granite United Way (GUW) has been selected by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) on behalf of the NH Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to manage a new statewide Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program. This program, approved by Governor Ayotte and the Executive Council on June 25, 2025, will provide $10 million in funding over the next two years to support projects that help communities combat opioid misuse and its effects.

Granite United Way will work closely with a Community Advisory Team—made up of experts, community members, and people with lived experience—to design and advise this grant program. Grants will be awarded in two main categories, aligned with state law and priorities:

  • Short-Term Responsive Grants: Up to $15,000 for one-time costs like technology, equipment, training, or events that meet immediate community needs.
  • Multiyear Project Grants: Up to $75,000 per year for up to three years to support ongoing projects that address local needs and involve strong community partnerships.*

                            *Applications for the Multiyear Project Grants will be opening at a later date. 

 

Application Information

  • Program & Instruction Guide for Applicants
  • Begin Registration Process: 
    • REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) - The RFQ serves as a notice of intent to apply and is the first step in the application process. During this phase, prospective applicants must register and create an organizational profile in GUW's online portal to upload initial documents for review and eligibility determination. The RFQ must be completed once per fiscal year.
  • Press Release - GUW Announces Opening of Opioid Abatement Community Grant Program

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 Additional Information & Materials

Community Advisory Team 

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.

For more information about the Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program, please send us an email at OACGP@graniteuw.org.