Strengthening Community Conditions Grant
Funds Maine-based community and youth coalitions to prevent opioid and substance use disorders by improving core community conditions and addressing root causes.
Funder: Health Resources in Action
Due Dates: August 11, 2026 (Application submission deadline, 3:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $1.95 million total over 3 years; individual awards range from $75,000–$125,000 per year, up to 3 years
Summary: Funds Maine community and youth-led coalitions to implement prevention-focused strategies that improve core community conditions and reduce risk for substance use disorders.
Key Information: Only one application per coalition; awards are for Maine-based coalitions addressing opioid/substance use.
Description
This opportunity, administered by Health Resources in Action and the Maine Recovery Council, provides multi-year funding to community and youth-led coalitions in Maine to advance prevention efforts targeting opioid and substance use disorders. The grant supports coalitions that are culturally relevant, deeply engaged with communities most affected by opioid use disorder, and focused on improving foundational community conditions such as housing, income, and basic needs. Funding is intended to empower local coalitions, strengthen family and child well-being, and foster resilience and hope by addressing the root causes of substance use disorders.
