Opioid & Substance Use Community Health Grant
The Opioid & Substance Use Community Health Grant by Kalamazoo Community Foundation funds innovative, evidence-based projects addressing opioid and substance use in Kalamazoo County.
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 (Application opens) | September 23, 2026 (Application deadline, noon)
Funding Amounts: $138,210 total available in 2026; 2–4 annual grants; typical awards by category: Treatment $63,035, Harm Reduction $48,100, Prevention $11,150, Recovery $15,925.
Summary: Supports nonprofit and public sector projects expanding opioid/substance use treatment, prevention, harm reduction, or recovery in Kalamazoo County.
Key Information: Application must be completed in one session online; no save-and-return option.
Description
This grant program funds nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, public entities, and fiscally sponsored projects working to address opioid and substance use challenges in Kalamazoo County. The focus is on expanding treatment, prevention, harm reduction, and recovery initiatives, with priority for projects that fill urgent gaps or serve populations facing disparities in access to services. The funder encourages innovative, evidence-based, and collaborative approaches that directly benefit local residents and align with approved opioid remediation uses.
