ATL - 26001 Prevention & Mitigation of HAG

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is the primary state agency responsible for overseeing addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services across New York. In response to increasing concerns around gambling-related harms affecting individuals across the lifespan, OASAS has launched the Prevention and Mitigation of Harms Associated with Gambling initiative. This funding opportunity is designed to support community-based prevention providers in addressing gambling-related risks through comprehensive, locally informed strategies that prioritize long-term prevention and community resilience. The purpose of this grant program is to enable existing OASAS-funded prevention providers to conduct a detailed needs assessment within their communities. This assessment is intended to identify local risk factors, environmental influences, and population-specific vulnerabilities that contribute to gambling harms. Based on these findings, grantees are expected to implement Environmental Change Strategies (ECS) and other evidence-based interventions tailored to their community’s unique needs. The program emphasizes sustainable prevention programming that reduces risk and promotes protective factors related to gambling behaviors among youth, adults, and older populations. Funding under this opportunity is structured to support approximately 20 awards, with each award providing up to 150000 dollars annually over a five-year period, resulting in a potential total award of up to 750000 dollars per recipient. Funds must be used exclusively for gambling prevention services and cannot be used to supplement or expand existing substance use or behavioral health services outside the scope of gambling harm prevention. This restriction ensures that resources are dedicated specifically to addressing gambling-related issues and do not overlap with other service areas already supported by OASAS. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to organizations that are currently funded by OASAS as primary prevention providers under Program Code 5520. These organizations are expected to have the infrastructure and experience necessary to implement prevention strategies and engage community stakeholders effectively. While the broader listing references governmental entities, nonprofits, and tribal organizations, the specific eligibility criteria restrict applicants to those already within the OASAS prevention provider network, ensuring alignment with existing state prevention frameworks. The application process requires submission via email, with complete proposals due by July 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Applicants must include the specified subject line format and ensure all required materials are submitted before the deadline. Organizations applying for multiple geographic areas must submit separate applications for each location. Prior to submission, applicants may submit written inquiries to OASAS via email by June 1, 2026, with responses to be publicly posted on June 8, 2026. There is no letter of intent requirement for this funding opportunity. Applications will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of local gambling-related challenges, the appropriateness and evidence base of proposed interventions, and the feasibility of implementation. Additional considerations likely include organizational capacity, sustainability of programming, and alignment with OASAS prevention priorities. The anticipated award announcement date is August 19, 2026, with an initial contract period of 60 months, reflecting the program’s emphasis on long-term impact and sustained community engagement. For additional information or clarification, applicants may contact the OASAS grants team via the provided email addresses. The program represents a strategic investment by New York State in addressing gambling-related harms through prevention-focused, community-driven approaches that are grounded in data and tailored to local conditions.