The National Council on Problem Gambling Thursday awarded $320,000 in Agility Grant funding to eight organizations working to strengthen problem gambling prevention efforts. The announcement marks the sixth funding round since the program was launched in January 2022, with $1 million in prevention programming since then.
“Investing in community-level initiatives is essential for effective problem gambling prevention, and we are proud to support these organizations as they work to implement comprehensive solutions,” said NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte in a statement.
A release stated that the Agility Grants program is “the first national initiative to fund problem gambling prevention, empowering organizations to pioneer new approaches, build partnerships, and create tailored solutions for local communities.” By supporting innovative programs, the NCPG hopes to address challenges and expand problem gambling prevention efforts across the U.S.
The following organizations will receive Agility Grant funding in Fall 2024:
The NCPG Agility Grants Program is made possible through key partners’ support, including a multi-year, multimillion-dollar commitment from the NFL via the NFL Foundation.
“As legalized sports gambling grows across the country, so too does the need for community-driven solutions to prevent problem gambling,” said NFL Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility Anna Isaacson. “We are proud to continue supporting the National Council on Problem Gambling and the innovative prevention strategies being developed by these grant recipients through our ongoing partnership.”
Additional funding was supplied by PlayTech and FanDuel.
Agility Grants are awarded in two funding rounds each year. The Spring 2025 funding round will be open for applications from January 15 to February 26, 2025, with awards announced in May 2025.
More information about Agility Grants can be found at NCPGambling.org/agility.
