[Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth](https://vfhy.org/grants-and-funding)

December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $4,000 per award; typically 35 grants awarded annually; single-year support.

Supports Virginia organizations in delivering evidence-based fentanyl education to high-risk youth in middle and high schools.

Grant is forecasted; all deadlines are projected and may change.

--- ## Description This grant program funds organizations across Virginia to implement the Dangers of Fentanyl Lesson, an evidence-informed educational resource designed to teach high-risk youth about fentanyl's unique dangers, the risks of counterfeit pills and powders, and recognizing overdose symptoms. The initiative aims to reach middle and high school students, particularly those in communities heavily impacted by opioid abuse and Title I schools. Funding supports instructor training, lesson delivery, and program sustainability, with the goal of reducing fentanyl-related harm among Virginia's youth. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $4,000 per grant award. - Approximately 35 organizations funded annually. - Funding is for a single year and supports lesson delivery, staff training, and required evaluation activities. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofit organizations - For-profit organizations - Public and private schools - School divisions - Government agencies - Other charitable organizations operating in Virginia - Priority is given to organizations serving: - Youth in localities most impacted by opioids (as measured by opioid death rates) - Title I schools - Middle and high school students (grades 6–12) at elevated risk for opioid exposure --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [VFHY grant portal](https://vfhy.org/dangers-of-fentanyl-activation-grants). - Required activities for grantees: - Train at least two staff members on the Dangers of Fentanyl Lesson - Deliver the lesson and pre/post-tests to at least 200 youth between January and August of the grant year - Complete a short feedback survey by September 1 of the grant year - Application materials and detailed instructions are available on the program page. --- ## Additional Information - The Dangers of Fentanyl Lesson is available in English and Spanish, with versions tailored for both middle and high school students. - Lessons and resources can be downloaded for free from [VFHY's prevention lessons page](https://vfhy.org/prevention-lessons/). - The program is funded by the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (VOAA). - Due to high demand, additional funding may be available to support more sites. --- ## External Links - [VFHY Dangers of Fentanyl Activation Grants program page](https://vfhy.org/dangers-of-fentanyl-activation-grants) - [VFHY Grants and Funding Overview](https://vfhy.org/grants-and-funding/) - [Download Dangers of Fentanyl Lesson Materials](https://vfhy.org/prevention-lessons/) - [Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority](https://www.oaa.virginia.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------| | VFHY Director of Programs (Michael Parsons) | michael.parsons@healthyyouthva.org | (804) 371-0276 | | VFHY General Inquiries | vfhy@vfhy.org | (804) 371-0276 | | VFHY Contact Page | [Contact VFHY](https://vfhy.org/contact) | |

Dangers of Fentanyl Activation Grants

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