Drug Policy Action
New York, New York · EIN 521951197 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, Drug Policy Action has awarded $28.4M across 33 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Drug Policy Alliance. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Drug Policy Action funds
Drug Policy Action's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, health care, substance use & recovery.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Policy Alliance TO SUPPORT ALLIANCE'S OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES. | New York, NY | $10.5M | 2020 |
| Drug Policy Alliance TO SUPPORT ALLIANCE'S OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $6.6M | 2025 |
| Drug Policy Alliance TO SUPPORT ALLIANCE'S OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $5.2M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Drug Policy Action
Drug Policy Action's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at drugpolicyaction.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Drug Policy Action
- Does Drug Policy Action accept grant applications?
- Drug Policy Action's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Drug Policy Action fund?
- Drug Policy Action's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Drug Policy Alliance. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Drug Policy Action give in grants?
- Drug Policy Action reported $12.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.4M over 33 grants.
- Where is Drug Policy Action located?
- Drug Policy Action is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521951197.
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