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 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.

Information & Materials

• Press Release
• Slides
• NH DHHS Opioid Abatement Commission

Community Advisory Team 

Granite United Way will be developing a Community Advisory Team (CAT) that will be 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). Approximately 12-15 individuals will be selected to serve on this Community Advisory Team. We will aim 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.

We will be accepting interest forms for participation on this Team until Friday, August 15, 2025.

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