Overview

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.

Grant Opportunities

• Short-Term Responsive Grants:
  Up to $15,000 for timely projects that address emerging needs, fill gaps, or strengthen community capacity.
• Multiyear Project Grants
  Up to $75,000 per year, for projects that advance sustained prevention, treatment, recovery, and systems-level efforts. 
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Application Information

• Program & Instruction Guide for Applicants​

• Apply for a Short-Term Responsive Grant (Cycle 2 closed on 1/23/2026)
  • ​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​ 

Short-Term Responsive Grants Cycle 2: Application Timeline

Multiyear Project Grants Cycle 1: Application Timeline

Organizations that have registered will automatically receive notifications, updates, and access to all application materials once each cycle opens.
 

Support for Applicants

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
• Press Release - Announcement of GUW as Facilitating Organization
• Press Release - Granite United Way and New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Announce Call for Proposals for Multiyear Grants
• Slides - Presentation to Opioid Abatement Commission
• NH DHHS Opioid Abatement Commission
   

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.

• CAT Membership Roster

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