The City of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Scattergood Foundation, just announced a new grant from its Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund. Details below:
Purpose: The Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund will award grants to community-based organizations that engage residents in neighborhoods most affected by the overdose epidemic. The Fund will invest in direct programs in overdose prevention, substance use awareness, and harm reduction, in addition to holistic programs that address community trauma, stigma associated with substance use, and promote safety and mental well-being for communities and community-based workers in the substance use field. Overall, the Fund aims to mobilize trusted community messengers in efforts to repair and revitalize impacted communities.
Grant size: There will be two types of grants, with a total of $3.5 million available:
Capacity-building grants: up to $20k in general operating funds
Program grants: up to $100k in program funding
Mandatory info sessions:
Monday, January 9, 2023 from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Register
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Register
Learn about compliance requirements for this grant opportunity:
Monday, January 23, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Register
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Register
Application link: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=SGF Deadline: February 3rd at 5pm More information: https://www.scattergoodfoundation.org/support/participatory-funds/