Addiction Recovery Grants

Federal and state grants fund comprehensive addiction recovery programs, substance abuse treatment, recovery support services, medication-assisted treatment, peer recovery initiatives, and harm reduction. Find funding for addiction treatment providers, recovery organizations, and support services helping individuals achieve sustainable recovery.

Types of Addiction Recovery Grants

Addiction Treatment Programs

Grants supporting substance abuse treatment, addiction counseling, behavioral therapy, and comprehensive recovery programs.

• Substance abuse treatment program operations
• Addiction counseling and therapy services
• Inpatient and outpatient treatment
• Comprehensive addiction recovery programs

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Funding for MAT programs using medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) with counseling for opioid and addiction treatment.

• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs
• Opioid treatment programs
• Medication access and expansion
• MAT provider training and certification

Recovery Support & Peer Services

Grants for peer recovery support, recovery coaches, mutual support groups, and community recovery initiatives.

• Peer recovery specialist programs
• Recovery coaching and mentoring
• Mutual support group facilitation
• Community recovery coalitions

Harm Reduction & Prevention

Funding for harm reduction services, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, and recovery support services.

• Overdose prevention and naloxone programs
• Harm reduction services
• Syringe access programs
• Addiction prevention and education

Eligibility for Addiction Recovery Grants

Addiction Treatment Organizations

Substance abuse treatment providers, addiction treatment centers, recovery programs, nonprofits, counseling agencies, and community organizations can apply for funding to expand services, hire staff, implement programs, and improve treatment outcomes.

Individuals Seeking Addiction Recovery

While most grants fund organizations, individuals can access free or low-cost addiction recovery treatment through grant-funded providers. SAMHSA (1-800-662-4357) connects people with treatment. Many treatment programs offer sliding-scale fees and support for uninsured individuals.

Recovery Support & Peer Organizations

Peer-led recovery organizations, mutual support groups, recovery coaches, community recovery coalitions, and grassroots recovery initiatives are eligible for grants supporting peer recovery services and community support.

Healthcare Providers & Agencies

Addiction medicine physicians, psychiatrists, licensed addiction counselors, state health departments, substance abuse agencies, and public health organizations can apply for addiction recovery funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get grant money to pay for my addiction recovery treatment?

Most grants fund treatment organizations rather than individual treatment directly. However, many grant-funded addiction treatment programs provide free or low-cost services. To find grant-funded treatment, call SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357, free/confidential/24-7) or visit FindTreatment.gov.

What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?

MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) with counseling and psychosocial support for opioid addiction treatment. Research shows MAT significantly reduces overdose deaths, relapse, and criminal activity. Many federal and state grants specifically fund MAT expansion, especially for opioid use disorder in underserved areas.

What is peer recovery support and how does it work?

Peer recovery support involves individuals in recovery helping others achieve recovery through mutual support, recovery coaching, and shared experience. Peer recovery specialists are trained and certified to provide non-clinical support. Many grants fund peer recovery programs because research shows peer support significantly improves recovery outcomes and reduces relapse.

What is harm reduction and how is it funded?

Harm reduction strategies reduce negative health, social, and economic consequences of addiction without requiring abstinence. Examples include: needle exchange programs, naloxone distribution, supervised consumption facilities, and medication access. Federal and state grants increasingly fund harm reduction as evidence shows it saves lives and leads to treatment engagement.

Who provides addiction recovery grants?

Primary funders include: SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism), HHS, state health departments, state substance abuse agencies, state opioid response programs, and some foundations.

How do addiction recovery organizations use grant funding?

Treatment organizations use grants to: expand treatment capacity, hire counselors and therapists, implement evidence-based treatment models, provide sliding-scale or free treatment, purchase medications and equipment, train staff, serve underserved populations, support peer recovery, and reduce overdose deaths. Grants typically require matching funds and documented treatment outcomes.

Addiction Recovery Resources

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline: 1-800-662-4357. Provides addiction recovery treatment referrals and connects callers with grant-funded services and recovery support.

NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)

NIDA.nih.gov provides research-based information on addiction, treatment approaches, recovery support, and funding opportunities. Also funds addiction research and treatment grants.

Recovery Advocacy Organizations

Organizations like Recovery Unplugged, CSAT (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment), and state recovery coalitions provide information on treatment, peer support, and recovery advocacy.