Funding & Grant Opportunities
Youth Cannabis Prevention – Cannabis Coalition Grant 2027-2028
Community partners are invited to implement innovative, evidence-based, and community-driven prevention strategies focused on cannabis education and prevention for youth and emerging adults under the age of 21. The goals of the grant are to prevent and/or reduce cannabis use among youth, and to strengthen local capacity to address cannabis-related issues impacting individuals ages 12–20. Two $50,000 awards, distributed over a 18-month period (January 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028) will be designated to develop or enhance local cannabis prevention efforts.
Local Prevention Councils (LPCs) and community prevention coalitions, and youth serving organizations are eligible to apply. Only one application per community is permitted, and LPCs will receive funding priority. All applications are due by Friday, October 16, 2026.
For more information, or to set up a meeting for technical assistance for the application process, please reach out to Chelsea Kapitancek at ckapitancek@wctcoalition.org.
Local Prevention Council Grant 2027-2028
The Western Connecticut Coalition and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) are pleased to announce the availability of Local Prevention Council (LPC) mini-grant funding to support community-based primary prevention initiatives that address local substance use and behavioral health needs. This opportunity is intended to strengthen local prevention capacity and promote health outcomes for youth, families and communities. These grants aim to respond to emerging needs, expand capacity, and implement initiatives that align with state and local prevention priorities across the lifespan.