Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse: This program assists local education agencies (LEAs) in the development and implementation of innovative and effective alcohol abuse prevention programs for secondary school students. Up to 25 percent of funding may be reserved for grants to low-income and rural LEAs. Funding is directed to innovative and effective alcohol abuse prevention programs for secondary school students.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Although it may be difficult to find funding specific to underage alcohol prevention, many of the grants promote strengthening children’s relations with their families and creating healthy environments, can, in turn, reduce the likelihood of children engaging in alcohol later in life.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The National Prevention Information NeU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEtwork’s Funding Database is used to locate private and Government funding opportunities for community-based and HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STD, and TB service organizations. Type “alcohol” in the Search Term field to find grants that link alcohol to these conditions. Included are details about eligibility requirements, application processes, and deadlines.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Search and apply for NIAAA research and training funding opportunities. A Frequently Asked Questions section for extramural researchers provides helpful information about research areas of interest and priorities, funding opportunities, submission and peer review, funding policies, as well as resources for applicants and grantees.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Learn how to secure funding for NIDA grants and contracts. The first section provides general information and assistance while the second section contains funding opportunity announcements.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA is accepting applications for its Center for Substance Abuse Prevention’s (CSAP) Prevention Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Program, launched in 2006, is designed to build a workforce of highly competent substance abuse prevention professionals. Each Fellow will be assigned to a State, community, or local agency to work on projects that promote skills development and knowledge of state-of-the-art prevention practices needed for direct, hands-on substance abuse prevention service work. Web-based training and workshops conducted by leaders in the field will expose Fellows to advances in prevention science, new methods and approaches. Applicants for CSAP’s Prevention Fellowship Program must complete and submit the online application by September 11, 2009.
This section contains information on current SAMHSA grant opportunities, including details on how to apply for a new grant online and how to apply for a continuation of a SAMHSA grant (current grantees only). Several useful resources are also provided such as help with grant writing, as well as training and technical assistance for grant applicants.
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Review funding opportunities that are available from OJJDP. Keep an eye out for the Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws Discretionary Program: Initiative To Reduce Underage Drinking grant.
Other Federal Grants
NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
The NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts is the official publication for NIH medical and behavioral research grant policies, guidelines and funding opportunities. It is published on a weekly basis and users may Subscribe/Unsubscribe to the weekly e-mail LISTSERV Table of Contents (TOC). The January 13, 2005, NIH Guide Notice provides information on searches and expiration dates. It is also used by NIH Contracting offices and other HHS agencies, to announce their funding opportunities. The NIH Guide serves in lieu of the Federal Register, in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act. Occasionally, unofficial notices of interest to the scientific research community are published. Use the Search field under “Funding.”
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for Federal Government grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Learn more about Grants.gov and determine if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on this site.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
Apply to ASPE funding opportunities. Note the link “Developing and Writing Grant Proposals” which gives good advice for writing proposals that win awards. Other forms are also available.
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