Strengthening Community Conditions Grant
This grant funds Maine community and youth coalitions to implement prevention strategies that address root causes of opioid and substance use disorders through community-driven, upstream approaches.
Funder: Health Resources in Action
Due Dates: August 11, 2026 (Full application deadline, 3:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$125,000 per year for up to 3 years; total pool $1.95 million; 5–8 awards expected
Summary: Supports Maine community and youth-led coalitions to implement prevention-focused strategies that improve community conditions and reduce risks for opioid and substance use disorders.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by Health Resources in Action on behalf of the Maine Recovery Council, provides multi-year support for community-led and youth-led coalitions across Maine. The grant aims to prevent opioid and substance use disorders by investing in sustainable, prevention-focused strategies that address the underlying community conditions contributing to substance misuse. Initiatives may include improving housing, income, and basic needs; empowering local coalitions with trusted relationships; and strengthening family and child well-being to foster resilience, connection, and hope.
The program is funded by opioid settlement dollars and targets coalitions that are culturally relevant and deeply engaged with populations most impacted by opioid use disorder. Both planning and implementation grants are available, allowing coalitions to either shift toward or expand their focus on upstream, community-level prevention.
