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Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse

According to alcohol use statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2007, there were over 14,000 alcohol liver disease deaths and over 23,000 alcohol related deaths in the United States. The CDC also reported that over 50 percent of adults are regular drinkers. In order for researchers to understand alcohol abuse, they must conduct studies and research, so that they learn more about how to treat it. There are several grants available to provide researchers with funding for such studies.

  1. U.S. Department of Education Grants

    • The U.S. Department of Education offers grants that assist in the development of alcohol abuse prevention programs in secondary schools. The grants are offered on a yearly basis. The amounts offered vary based on year. However, in 2008, approximately 70 awards were presented with an average size of $350,000.

      U.S. Department of Education, OSDFS

      Potomac Center Plaza Building

      550 12th Street, S.W., Rm. 10002

      Washington, DC 20202-6450

      202-245-7884

    Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) at University of Washington

    • The ADAI provides funds to school alcohol and drug abuse research at the University of Washington. The grants are intended to provide initial research funding for projects that can be further developed through additional grants from other organizations. This grant is only available to University of Washington researchers. Applications are taken twice a year. The deadlines are March 15 and October 15. The maximum award amount is $30,000.

      ADAI Office

      1107 NE 45th Street, Suite 120, Box 354805

      Seattle, WA 98105-4631

      depts.washington.edu/adai/grants/index.htm

    The Foundation for Alcohol Research

    • The Foundation for Alcohol Research provides grants for one or two years, with a maximum funding amount of $50,000 for each year. Grants are provided to conduct research on alcohol consumption and its effects. Areas of interest include drinking patterns and effects on behavior and effects of moderate alcohol use. Grant applications are reviewed by the ABMRF Medical Advisory Council or the Behavioral Social Council. Grant applications are reviewed twice each year.

      ABMRF/The Foundation for Alcohol Research

      1122 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 407

      Baltimore, Maryland 21204

      410-821-7066

      abmrf.org

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