Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund Grant application process is open
All Applications must be completed and submitted no later than 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Click here for the link to the application.
The FY2026-27 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund Instructional Guidelines are available here.
Eligible applicants may submit a maximum of one application.
Pre – Solicitation Meeting
Time: May 21, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) *
Microsoft Teams (virtual meeting)
Click here to join the Pre-Solicitation Conference.
Meeting ID: 215 320 579 428 727
Passcode: ZF6oV924
Dial in by phone
+1 813-644-3116,,811219445# United States, Tampa
Phone conference ID: 811 219 445#
*Pre Solicitation Conference is not mandatory; however, it is strongly encouraged as it provides a valuable opportunity to gain clarity on application requirements, ask questions, and receive important updates that may impact proposal preparation.
All questions must be submitted in writing to Amanda Craft at acraft@pinellas.gov no later than June 3, 2026. Questions and answers will be posted on the Human Services website by June 10, 2026.
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund is generated from court fees in accordance with Sections 938.13 and 893.165 of the Florida Statutes and is intended to support licensed non-profit substance use providers with non-recurring special projects.
Pinellas County Human Services administers a competitive, online application process for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund through Neighborly Software. The annual funding allocation is approximately $35,000.00 and grant awards range from $1,000.00 to $10,000.00.
All applications undergo a three-tiered review process, beginning with a Responsiveness and Completeness Review by Pinellas County Human Services to ensure required submission guidelines are met. Applications deemed complete will then undergo a Fiscal Review by Human Services Business Services to verify that agencies and proposed budgets are fiscally sound and appropriate for the program. Applicants must meet all established eligibility requirements to advance. The Substance Abuse Advisory Board Review Committee will review applications and make funding recommendations for final approval by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Advisory Board
Substance Abuse Advisory Board
Governing Documents
FY26-27 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund Instructional Guidelines
Key Dates and Deadlines for the new FY27 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund Application Process
Please note that all meetings and sessions outlined in the timeline below are open to the public. This includes the SAAB Review and Recommendation Meeting and the Board of County Commissioners Recommendation Approval. Attendance is encouraged for those interested in gaining insight into the process and staying informed about key updates.
| Activity | Date/Time | Public Meeting | Location/access Information |
| Application Release Date: | May 20, 2026 | ||
| Question and Answer Period Open: | May 20, 2026 | ||
| Pre-Solicitation Conference: | May 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am* | Online | https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/215320579428727?p=YGTJlFILigELjgPu1l |
| Question and Answer Period Closed: | June 3, 2026 | ||
| Questions and Answers will be Posted to the Website: | June 10, 2026 | ||
| Application Closes: | June 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm | ||
| SAAB Review and Recommendation Meeting: | July 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am | In Person | St. Petersburg College EPI Center – Room 1-324 13805 58th St. N, Clearwater 33762 – 1st floor |
| Board of County Commissioners Recommendation Approval | August - September 2026 | https://pinellas.gov/board-of-county-commissioners-meetings/ | |
| * Pre Solicitation Conference is not mandatory; however, it is strongly encouraged as it provides a valuable opportunity to gain clarity on application requirements, ask questions, and receive important updates that may impact proposal preparation. | |||
Funding Information
FY24-25 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund Awards
FY25-26 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund Awards