National Council on Problem Gambling awards grants to five organisations
The Spring 2025 Agility Grant funding will support problem gambling prevention initiatives.
US.- The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced $192,000 in Agility Grant funding for five organisations. The grants, which are made possible with funding from the NFL Foundation and FanDuel, will support the development and expansion of problem gambling prevention initiatives.
Spring 2025 Agility Grant funding will support the programmes from Artreach, Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition, Ohio State University Foundation for the benefit of The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery, and the University of Nebraska.
Since its inception in 2022, the programme has awarded grants to organisations in 21 states.
NCPG director of Programs Jaime Costello said: “Investing in community-driven programs is key to effective prevention. The projects supported by Agility Grant funding reflect a commitment to building practical, scalable solutions that resonate with the people they serve.”
Anna Isaacson, NFL senior vice president of social responsibility, added: “The NFL is proud to continue supporting the NCPG and the Agility Grants program, which provides critical funding to organizations leading innovative efforts aimed at preventing problem gambling. We are pleased to see both new and returning grantees advancing creative approaches to education and early intervention, particularly for youth and young adults.”
Robin Medina, the chief operations officer of WyoLotto, has been named to join NCPG’s Nominations and Selection Committee. The committee will manage the annual selection of nominations and election of the organisation’s board of directors.
