2027 Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) Prevention & Education Mini Grant Program Guidelines


Program Overview

The Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) is awarded funding to support projects that strengthen alcohol education and prevention efforts throughout Idaho through the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA). NABCA recognizes the important role that control state agencies play in preventing alcohol misuse through education, community partnerships, and public awareness.

The ISLD Prevention & Education Mini Grant Program provides competitive grant funding to organizations that develop, enhance, or expand programs focused on reducing alcohol misuse, preventing underage drinking, and promoting healthier, safer communities.

Eligible applicants include:

  • Schools, colleges, and universities
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Community organizations
  • Government agencies

Projects should demonstrate measurable community impact, align with ISLD’s prevention and education mission, and support evidence-based or promising prevention strategies.


Program Mission

The ISLD Prevention & Education Mini Grant Program supports projects that educate Idaho communities, prevent underage and high-risk alcohol use, encourage responsible decision-making, and strengthen community partnerships through effective prevention and education initiatives.


Funding Available

Up to $50,000 in grant funding is available through a competitive application process. Individual award amounts will vary based on project scope, community impact, available funding, and review committee recommendations.

2027 Application Timeline

Activity

Date

Applications Open

September 1, 2026

Application Deadline

November 15, 2026

Grant Review

November–December 2026

Award Notifications

January 2027

Project Period

January–August 2027

Grant Closeout & Reimbursement Request Due

October 30, 2027

Applications must be submitted electronically through the ISLD online grant portal.

Late applications may not be considered.


 

Funding Process

Standard Funding Method

Beginning with the 2027 grant cycle, grant awards will generally be distributed on a reimbursement basis.

Grant recipients will submit a Grant Closeout & Reimbursement Request Form along with supporting documentation for eligible project expenses. Reimbursements will be issued for approved expenses up to the awarded grant amount.

Supporting documentation may include:

  • Itemized receipts
  • Paid invoices
  • Proof of payment
  • Other documentation requested by ISLD

Only approved project expenses are eligible for reimbursement.

Advance Funding Requests

ISLD recognizes that some organizations may not have sufficient financial resources to pay project expenses upfront.

Applicants may request advance funding within the application by describing the financial need and explaining why reimbursement would create a hardship or prevent successful implementation of the project. Advance funding requests are not guaranteed and will be evaluated during the grant review process based on project needs, organizational capacity, and available funding.

Organizations receiving advance funding will still be required to submit the Grant Closeout & Reimbursement Request Form along with documentation showing how grant funds were spent.