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2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants
Funding for overdose awareness community events
Latest source updateLast Update: July 28, 2026Latest change: The grant page now shows the 2025 IOAD grant amount, eligibility, application steps, deadline, and event window.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 28, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now shows the 2025 IOAD grant amount, eligibility, application steps, deadline, and event window.
IOAD grant details now visible
The 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants page now includes full award and FAQ details, including community-based grants of $2,000 for First Nation communities and First Nations Health Service Organizations in BC. It also now says applications are due Monday, July 14, 2025, by 4 p.m., and the event or initiative can take place between Aug. 20 and Sept. 30, 2025. The application instructions now direct applicants to an Interceptum.com form and provide hrgrants@fnha.ca for help. The FAQ also clarifies who can apply, that individuals cannot receive the funds, and that funds may be used for an Elder or Person with Lived and Living Experience honorarium but not for prize money, alcohol, or illegal purchases.
Funding available
$ 2,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
First Nations, including First Nations Community/Band/Village Council.
See full eligibility
Overview
The FNHA offers community-based grants of $2,000 for First Nations, First Nations Health Service Organizations, organizations or agencies that serve First Nations people and are registered societies, and correctional institutions in BC. The funding supports events, gatherings, or ceremonies for International Overdose Awareness Day, including grief support, education sessions, and naloxone training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- An event, gathering or ceremony.
- Grief support or circle.
- Education session/speakers.
- Community meal with guest speakers.
- Training on how to use naloxone.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations, including First Nations Community/Band/Village Council.
- First Nations Health Service Organizations.
- Organizations or agencies that serve First Nations People and are a registered society.
- Correctional institutions.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
Eligible expenses
- An honorarium to an Elder or Person with Lived and Living Experience (PWLLE).
- Other forms of prizes, including gift cards.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prize money.
- The purchase of alcohol.
- Illegal purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- BC.
Selection criteria
- Applications from First Nations communities will be prioritized for funding.
- Applications from First Nations Health Service Organizations will be prioritized for funding.
- Applications from First Nations-led organizations will be prioritized for funding.
How to apply
- Click this link and fill out the application form on Interceptum.com.
Additional information
- Applications from First Nations communities and First Nations Health Service Organizations are prioritized.
- The event or initiative is recommended for August 31, but may take place from August 20 to September 30, 2025.
- Funds may be used to provide an honorarium to an Elder or Person with Lived and Living Experience.
- Funds may not be used for prize money, alcohol, or illegal purchases.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants Program
What is the 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants?
The FNHA offers community-based grants of $2,000 for First Nations, First Nations Health Service Organizations, organizations or agencies that serve First Nations people and are registered societies, and correctional institutions in BC. The funding supports events, gatherings, or ceremonies for International Overdose Awareness Day, including grief support, education sessions, and naloxone training.
How much funding can be received?
2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants program?
To be eligible for the 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants program, you must:
First Nations, First Nations Health Service Organizations, organizations or agencies that serve First Nations People and are a registered society, and correctional institutions.
What expenses are eligible under 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants?
An event, gathering or ceremony.
Grief support or circle.
Education session/speakers.
Community meal with guest speakers.
Training on how to use naloxone.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants?
You can contact First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) (FNHA) by email at hrgrants@fnha.ca.
Where is the 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants available?
The 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants is a Grant and Funding