Harm reduction funding is one of the narrower corners of public health grantmaking. Most health funders touch it indirectly, if at all. AIDS United runs one of the few dedicated programs, and it's open now.

What we know: AIDS United made 108 grants totaling $5.2 million in its most recent filing year, with a foundation-wide median of $23,750. Top recipient states include California, Georgia, Texas, New York, and Florida. Recent grantees range from community organizations like AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland to academic institutions like Yale University, so the fund reaches both frontline service providers and research-affiliated groups.

Realistic fit: US-based organizations running syringe services programs or community-driven harm reduction work with direct service delivery capacity.

The application starts with a pre-application survey, not a full proposal, so the initial lift is lighter than a standard LOI. Check the round materials at the link above for specific eligibility details before investing time. If you know a harm reduction org or syringe services program that hasn't seen this, send it their way.

Kindora surfaces funder history and grant patterns so nonprofits can assess fit before applying. kindora.co