Dangers of Fentanyl Activation Grants
Funds Virginia groups to deliver evidence-based fentanyl education to high-risk youth, focusing on overdose risks, counterfeit drugs, and prevention through school and community programs.
Funder: Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 per award; typically 40–50 awards per cycle; total pool ~$200,000
Summary: Supports organizations in Virginia to deliver evidence-informed fentanyl education to high-risk youth through schools and community groups.
Key Information: For organizations serving high-risk middle/high school youth in Virginia; priority for localities most impacted by opioids and Title I schools.
Description
This grant funds organizations to implement the Dangers of Fentanyl Lesson, an educational resource developed by the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) to inform students about the unique risks of fentanyl, dangers of counterfeit pills and powders, and recognizing signs of overdose. The program is designed to reach high-risk youth in Virginia, particularly those in communities most affected by opioid misuse, through delivery in schools and community-based organizations. The lesson is available for both middle and high school students, in English and Spanish, and includes implementation guides and pre/post test surveys to support effective outreach and evaluation.
