[BC-Wide] 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants (deadline: July 14, 2025)

Link to Application Form

Deadline for applications is Monday, July 14, 2025, by 4 p.m.

Each year, on Aug. 31, we observe International Overdose Awareness Day, the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, to remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. It is a time to remember but also a time to act to prevent future drug poisonings.

The FNHA is offering community-based grants of $2,000 for First Nation communities and First Nations Health Service Organizations that provide wellness and harm reduction services to First Nations people in BC to hold an event, gathering or ceremony on or around Aug. 31, 2025. Applications from First Nations communities, First Nations health service organizations, and First Nations-led organizations will be prioritized for funding.

Grant funds are intended to support an event, gathering or ceremony that reflects the unique needs of your community or group as it relates to the toxic drug public health emergency.

Read more about this grant and guidelines here.