Funding Available Through Future Stories Fund
LOWVILLE, NY – Eligible non-profit organizations, municipalities, schools, healthcare institutions, for-profit businesses and government entities are invited to apply for up to $55,000 in funding through the Future Stories Fund, a grant program of the Lewis County Community Services Board.
The Future Stories Fund supports organizations and entities of all sizes in addressing the impacts of the opioid overdose epidemic. Funding is made possible through recent opioid settlement distributions to Lewis County. Programs that address one of the priority areas below will receive priority consideration, though other approved uses are also eligible:
Priority Area #1 – Support efforts to discourage or prevent opioid use initiation and the misuse of opioids.
This category focuses on upstream strategies that address the root causes of drug use and overdose by strengthening community institutions and creating opportunities for youth and families to participate in meaningful, purpose-driven activities.
Priority Area #2 – Support people in treatment for and recovery from Opioid Use Disorder and co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions.
This category includes strategies designed to improve access to treatment and recovery resources within Lewis County.
The application period for the Future Stories Fund is now open. Eligible entities are encouraged to submit their applications before the September 4, 2026 deadline. For more information about the program, including objectives, eligibility criteria, example initiatives and application guidelines, please visit https://lewiscountyny.gov/departments/community-services-mental-health/future-stories-fund/.
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