DRUG POLICY ACTIONPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
Drug Policy Action is a 501(c)(4) grantmaking organization that focuses on advancing drug policy reform through strategic funding. In 2024, it disbursed a total of $1.4 million across 17 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to engagement, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Drug Policy Action can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
DRUG POLICY ACTION BELIEVES THAT THE REGULATION OF DRUGS SHOULD BE GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE, HEALTH, EQUITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS. WE ADVOCATE FOR A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DRUGS THAT PRIORITIZES HEALTH, SOCIAL SUPPORTS, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING. WE OPPOSE PUNITIVE APPROACHES THAT DESTABILIZE PEOPLE, BLOCK ACCESS TO CARE, AND DRAIN COMMUNITIES OF RESOURCES.
Cause Areas
1
Antidiscrimination
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
$28.1M
81%
More Treatment for a Better Oregon Yes on 110
$2.4M
7%
MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
$523K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$56.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$178K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DRUG POLICY ACTION?
No. DRUG POLICY ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DRUG POLICY ACTION give?
DRUG POLICY ACTION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Oregon, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DRUG POLICY ACTION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DRUG POLICY ACTION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $57 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DRUG POLICY ACTION make each year?
In 2024, DRUG POLICY ACTION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DRUG POLICY ACTION fund recently?
In 2024, DRUG POLICY ACTION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE, More Treatment for a Better Oregon Yes on 110, and MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DRUG POLICY ACTION?
DRUG POLICY ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.