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Direct recovery support
Peer support, recovery coaching, sober-living scholarships, and mutual-aid facilitation.People retained at 90 and 180 days
Genius Recovery Grants
Compassion in action.
Outcomes in focus.
Genius Recovery replaces judgment with compassion and connects people to effective recovery information. Our grants program will support outside work that measurably helps people affected by addiction.
Applications will open by December 31, 2026.
What we plan to fund
Where action lives.
We plan to support work in areas like these. The list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Strong projects begin with people and end with evidence.
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Family and loved-one support
Education, caregiver groups, and family navigation services.Change in caregiver burden or family engagement
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Access and navigation
Patient navigation, transportation, and insurance or benefits support.People connected to and retained in treatment
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Innovation and technology
Apps, AI tools, telehealth, and scalable systems that extend recovery support.Active use, retention, and reported outcome change
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Workforce and stability
Job training, employment support, and reentry programs for people in recovery.Placement and 90-day employment retention
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Prevention and education
Community or school education and stigma-reduction efforts.Knowledge or attitude change, plus verified reach
Non-negotiable
No metric.
No grant.
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Baseline
Where does the population or program stand before the funded work begins?
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Target
What specific, trackable change will the project attempt to create?
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Method
How will the applicant collect, verify, and interpret the evidence?
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Checkpoints
Funded work will report at least once mid-project and again at close-out.
Who this program is for
Work rooted in recovery.
We look forward to considering requests from organizations, programs, and people doing meaningful work for those affected by addiction. The strongest requests will connect a clear need to a practical plan and outcomes that can be measured.
Direct connection to addictionThe work meaningfully supports people affected by addiction.
Clear project planThe request explains who will be served, what will happen, when it will happen, and how funds will be used.
Measurable outcomesThe request names the metrics, targets, collection method, and reporting rhythm.
Complete documentationOrganizational information, budget details, and supporting files accompany the request.
From request to accountability
Four moves. No mystery.
Apply
Share a complete request with budget, timeline, documents, and measurable outcomes.
GR review
Genius Recovery reviews eligibility, completeness, feasibility, and alignment.
Decision
Applicants receive a clear decision after Genius Recovery completes its review.
Report
If funded, recipients report against agreed metrics at the midpoint and close-out.
Grant applications
The application is opening soon.
We are preparing to receive requests for measurable recovery work. Please return to this page for application information.
Applications will open by December 31, 2026.
There is nothing to submit yet. When applications open, this page will provide the information needed to request funding.
Opening by December 31, 2026No applications or supporting materials are being accepted through this page at this time.
Before applying
Questions, answered clearly.
When will applications open?
Applications will open by December 31, 2026. Please return to this page for application information when the program opens.
How much funding can I request?
Planned grant requests may range from $500 to $25,000 per award.
What kinds of work will Genius Recovery fund?
We plan to support measurable work that helps people affected by addiction. The areas shown above are examples, not an exhaustive list.
What will a strong outcomes plan include?
It will name the baseline, the specific target, how evidence will be collected, and when progress will be reported. Funded projects will report at a midpoint and at close-out.
Can I submit an application now?
No. Applications and supporting materials are not being accepted through this page at this time.
Please note.
Submitting an application, once applications open, will not guarantee funding. All awards remain at Genius Recovery’s sole discretion. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.