The NCPG Agility Grants program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits for implementing problem gambling prevention programs. Funded by the NFL Foundation and FanDuel, this pioneering initiative has allocated over $1 million from 2022-2024, with an additional $1.5 million planned for 2025-2027.

Applications for Spring 2025 grants are now open until February 26, 2025, 11:59 pm ET.

Support Resources:

• Info Session: 60-minute webinar for first-time applicants
• Open Office Hours: 30-minute individual consultations
• Program Evaluation Sessions: One-hour consultation with Dr. Courser
• Basic Program Evaluation Webinar: Guidance on measuring program success

Strategic Priorities:

1. Prevention Innovation

• Develops and deploys new prevention programs
• Expands promising existing programs
• Validates program effectiveness through research
• Must include evaluation component
• Follows SAMHSA prevention framework

2. Prevention Amplification

• Promotes new thought leaders
• Supports community awareness
• Prioritizes youth voices and leaders of color
• Encourages new partnerships
• Focuses on underserved communities

Key Program Details:

• Award range: $20,000 - $40,000
• Eligible applicants: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations
• NCPG membership not required
• One application per organization
• Maximum 15% overhead costs
• Partner letters of support required
• Final impact report mandatory

Target Audiences:

• Students (middle school through college)
• Student athletes
• Communities of color
• Populations at higher risk of gambling problems

Exclusions:

• Treatment programs
• Responsible gambling initiatives
• Fundraising campaigns
• Individual applicants
• Non-U.S. organizations
• Lobbying activities

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