ABMRF accepts applications for grants to conduct research on important aspects of alcohol consumption and its effects. Areas of most interest are: Factors influencing transitions in drinking patterns and behavior; effects of moderate use of alcohol on health and well-being; mechanisms underlying the behavioral and biomedical effects of alcohol; and biobehavioral / interdisciplinary research on the etiology of alcohol misuse. (Deadlines: Feb. 1 and Sept. 1).
Established with US Tobacco Settlement funds to further its goal of promoting tobacco-free generations. $2 million annually for small innovative grants and research demonstration projects. Periodic RFPs for state and community programs. Guidelines and online grant application system (OASYS).
Information on Behavioral Research Funding. The APA Psychology Research Funding Bulletin is frequently updated with announcements from both federal agencies and private foundations. Also included are announcements of conferences and special events of interest to research psychologists.
US government office within HHS; no grant money specifically set aside for faith-based providers, but Center facilitates opportunities for them to apply for federally funded programs.
Funding for research on prevention of HIV/AIDS, STDs, injury prevention, infectious and chronic diseases including smoking prevention.
(CDC NPIN) This database includes private and government funding opportunities for community-based and HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB service organizations. Included are details about eligibility requirements, application processes, and deadlines.
COS, Inc. is a network of Web sites for scholars, scientists, and R&D professionals. Site provides searchable databases of funding opportunities and database of expertise. User ID and password required for some services.
Main focus is alcoholism prevention and education. Grants for non-profit organizations.
Yet another portal for grants from U.S. federal agencies; most relevant categories: Health; Law & Justice.
Issued by the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), and published on the Web by Community of Science, the Federal Register (FR) lists U.S. federal agency announcements and information, such as presidential documents, agency meetings, grant opportunities, and proposed federal regulations. The GPO publishes a new edition of the Federal Register every business day.
Independent nonprofit information clearinghouse established in 1956. The Center's mission is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects.
(Tides Foundation). Formerly administered by the Drug Policy Foundation, Lindesmith-DPF and/or the Open Society Institute's drug policy grants program. Promotes innovative approaches to reduce the harm of both drug use and drug prohibition and to increase public support for alternatives to the war on drugs at state, national, and international levels. Supports reform efforts undertaken by people of color, families and communities most affected by drugs; and non-traditional allies such as law enforcement, physicians and religious leaders. Will consider, on a limited basis, research initiatives that are closely connected to the reform agenda.
A search tool for research funding in the behavioral and social sciences; created with support from the National Science Foundation and the American Psychological Association. The FundSource database includes short descriptions, contact information and web links to programs in federal agencies, foundations, and international organizations that fund behavioral and social science research.
US government site with information about U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services and selected other Federal grant programs. Helpful list of FAQs.
Created by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); contains searchable databases of funding opportunities, links to funder Web sites and information about the funding process, such as tips on applying for grants.
Sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; click on "funding news" in the menu at the bottom of page. Good source for leads on Foundations that fund community projects.
Funds grants up to $50,000, for efforts that foster measurable changes in U.S. public policy that will lead to marijuana's being regulated similarly to alcohol and to marijuana's availability for medical use. Does not fund political parties or candidates for office, state ballot initiatives, or hemp-related projects. Deadlines: May 1, September 1.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information. Lists funding announcements from SAMHSA, relevant funding from Dept. of Education, Dept. of Justice.
Research grants, training grants, small business programs, special emphasis areas, review information from the U.S. federal agency, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Research grants, training grants, career development awards from the U.S. federal agency, National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Primary source for U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) notices, program announcements (PAs), and requests for applications (RFAs) from NIH Institutes, including NIAAA and NIDA. Searchable by keywords, volume & number, or date. Updated weekly.
Policies and funding for research and training in the behavioral and social sciences.
Funding opportunities from OJJDP, other agencies within the Office of Justice Programs, and other agencies. Application forms and guidelines to download.
Has funded numerous grants for drug treatment, criminal justice, and policy.
A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation initiative designed to improve the processes that facilitate patient access to and early engagement in substance abuse treatment. Funding is available to help treatment programs nationwide identify and improve work practices and processes that can positively impact their ability to get patients in the door and keep them in treatment long enough to make a meaningful difference. Grants will be awarded in two rounds; the first 8-10 grant awards will be awarded September 1, 2003 and will last 18 months. The second round of funding will be announced during the last quarter of 2004.
Funding goals include "to promote health and prevent disease by reducing the harm caused by substance abuse -- tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs." Types of projects funded include: Demonstration; gathering and monitoring health-related statistics; training and fellowship programs; policy analysis health services research; technical assistance; public education; communications; evaluation. Grant section has Calls for Proposals, guidelines, application forms, FAQs.
U.S. Department of Education program; funds grants in two major programs: State Grants for Drug and Violence Prevention Programs, and National Programs. State Grants is a formula grant program that provides funds to State and local education agencies, as well as Governors, for a wide range of school- and community-based education and prevention activities. National Programs carries out a variety of discretionary initiatives that respond to emerging needs. Among these are direct grants to school districts and communities with severe drug and violence problems, program evaluation, and information development and dissemination.
(CSAT, CSAP, and CMHS announcements). Federal U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has several programs that offer discretionary grant funding. The primary source of funds is the Knowledge Development and Application (KD&A) program. The goal of this program is to develop new knowledge about ways to improve the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and mental illness, and to work with State and local governments as well as providers, families, and consumers to apply that knowledge effectively in everyday practice.
Grants are made only to 501(c)(3) organizations which are not classified as private foundations and otherwise qualify as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code.