2026 Youth-Led Prevention Implementation Grant
Presented in partnership with the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, this funding opportunity gives young people across Ohio the chance to take the lead in creating positive change in their communities.
The Youth-Led Prevention Implementation Grant is designed to support youth-led groups as they plan and launch meaningful initiatives that address real challenges facing their peers. Ohio’s young leaders have powerful ideas, and this grant exists to help bring those ideas to life.
What This Grant Supports
Through this opportunity, youth groups can design and launch initiatives that respond to the needs they see in their schools and communities.
Initiatives may address topics such as:
Substance use prevention
Suicide prevention
Mental wellness
Kindness and anti-bullying
Digital wellness and media literacy
Social drivers of health
Other youth-identified community needs
Projects should center youth voice, leadership, and meaningful engagement throughout the process.
Grant Details
Funding Period: March 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Award Notification: February 27, 2026
Maximum Award: $10,000 per youth-led group
Funding may be used to support planning, implementation, and execution of prevention initiatives led by young people.
Ready to Apply?
Applications must be submitted by January 30th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Questions?
For questions about the Youth-Led Prevention Implementation Grant, please contact:
Julia Hall
jhall@compdrug.org