Drug Policy Alliance
New York, New York · EIN 521516692 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, Drug Policy Alliance has awarded $5.4M across 222 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Voices of Community Activists & Leaders (vocal-ny) Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Drug Policy Alliance funds
Drug Policy Alliance's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, justice involved, low-income communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voices of Community Activists & Leaders (vocal-ny) Inc TO SUPPORT CAMPAIGN WORK FOR SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITES. | Brooklyn, NY | $180K | 2025 |
| Voices of Community Activists and Leaders (vocal-ny) TO BUILD A UNIFIED STATEWIDE NETWORK OF HARM REDUCTION PROVIDERS ACROSS NEW YORK; BUILDER SPONSORSHIP. | Brooklyn, NY | $155K | 2024 |
| Center for Intercultural Organizing (unite Oregon) TO FUND COALITION ORGANIZER AND BROADER ADVOCACY ON OREGON DEFLECTION PROGRAMS. | Portland, OR | $150K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Drug Policy Alliance
Drug Policy Alliance'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 drugpolicy.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Drug Policy Alliance
- Does Drug Policy Alliance accept grant applications?
- Drug Policy Alliance'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 Alliance fund?
- Drug Policy Alliance's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Voices of Community Activists & Leaders (vocal-ny) Inc, Voices of Community Activists and Leaders (vocal-ny), Center for Intercultural Organizing (unite Oregon). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Drug Policy Alliance give in grants?
- Drug Policy Alliance reported $1.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 222 grants.
- Where is Drug Policy Alliance located?
- Drug Policy Alliance is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521516692.
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