Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants
The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth's Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants fund evidence-based programs to prevent substance use among youth in Virginia.
Funder: Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Due Dates: Mid-September 2026 (anticipated RFA release)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $2 million/year; estimated $4 million total over two years; grant period is two years
Summary: Supports evidence-based programs to prevent substance use among youth in Virginia.
Key Information: Community Innovation projects are not eligible under this cycle.
Description
The Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants, administered by the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY), provide funding to organizations implementing evidence-based programs aimed at preventing substance use among youth. This initiative supports projects that utilize proven prevention strategies and is focused on fostering healthier communities across Virginia. The current grant cycle does not include funding for Community Innovation projects.
