NCPG awards $320k in Agility Grants to eight problem gambling organizations
The Council’s Agility Grants program is the first national initiative to fund problem gambling prevention.
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- The Agility Grants program was launched in January 2022, investing over $1m in prevention programming during that time
- NCPG stated that the program is made possible through key partner’s support, such as a multi-year commitment from the NFL
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has awarded $320k in Agility Grant funding to eight organizations that are working to “establish and strengthen” local problem gambling prevention efforts.
Since establishing the Agility Grants program in January 2022, the NCPG has invested over $1m in prevention programming during that time.
“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,” NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte said.
The eight organizations that will receive funding from the Council include the CADCA, East Carolina University Foundation, Envision Partnerships, Neighborhood Youth Academy, Oregon Council on Problem Gambling, Student Assistance Services, University of Albany’s Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research and the Regents of the University of Michigan.
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The Agility Grants program is the first national initiative to fund problem gambling prevention, attempting to empower organizations to discover new approaches, build partnerships and create tailored solutions for local communities.
NCPG stated that the program is made possible through key partners’ support, including a multi-year, multimillion-dollar commitment from the NFL as part of the League’s responsible betting public awareness campaign.
The Council also said that additional funding from FanDuel and PlayTech “further enhanced the program’s capacity to address problem gambling prevention.”
Agility Grants are awarded through two funding rounds each year, with the next set to take place in May 2025.
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