Opioid Abatement (2026)
The Opioid Abatement (2026) grant from the North Carolina Collaboratory funds research to develop policy-relevant solutions for opioid prevention and remediation in North Carolina communities.
Funder: North Carolina Collaboratory
Due Dates: October 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$300,000 per project; 24–36 month project duration
Summary: Supports research by NC university faculty on opioid remediation, prevention, and policy-relevant solutions for North Carolina communities.
Key Information: No indirect (F&A/overhead) costs allowed; open to all NC higher ed institutions.
Description
The North Carolina Collaboratory invites research proposals from faculty at public and private institutions of higher education across North Carolina to address pressing issues in opioid abatement and prevention. This funding opportunity prioritizes actionable research that informs policy and practice, focusing on high-need populations and local impacts. Projects should generate practical recommendations for state and local policymakers, with an emphasis on collaborative partnerships and clear communication of findings to practitioner audiences.
Priority research areas include:
- Social determinants and recovery supports
- Local program access, implementation, and impacts
- Justice-involved populations and carceral care
- Technical surveillance and emerging synthetic opioids
Proposals addressing these topics will be prioritized, but other opioid-related research is also eligible.
