The United Way of the Wabash Valley’s Substance Use Disorders Council is making available up to $45,000 in funding for education about substance use disorders in the community.
Donor Name: United Way of the Wabash Valley
State: Illinois, Indiana
County: Clark County (IL), Clay County (IN), Parke County (IN), Sullivan County (IN), Vermillion County (IN), Vigo County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The grant program focuses on increasing the number of individuals provided anti-stigma/anti-bias education through implementing a new initiative and/or expanding existing programming. The program must offer education and modeling of non-stigmatizing behavior to encourage nonjudgmental, empathic support from the community.
Grant Goals
UWWV Substance Use Disorder Impact Council is soliciting proposals to educate the communities about substance use disorders and reduce stigma and the associated negative attitudes and behavior around them. Qualified applicants may request funds to support creative, innovative initiatives that would increase awareness and knowledge about SUDs, not only among the general public but also within professions whose members interact with people with addiction, including but not limited to health care professionals, educators, and law enforcement.
Funding Information
The UWWV Substance Use Disorder Impact Council has made available up to $45,000 to be provided over 18 months (from grant start date). Applicants will be allowed to apply for a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of $15,000 for investment in 2024-2025.
Eligible Applicants
United Way of the Wabash Valley Substance Use Disorders Council (UWWV SUD) invites applications from:
- nonprofit or for-profit entities; or
- a unit of local government; or
- faith-based and community-based organizations
The entity must be based in or operating a facility or programs in Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion or Vigo Counties in Indiana or in Clark County, Illinois.
For more information, visit UWWV.
