The Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism (GBCoA) aims to increase public understanding of alcohol and other drug use disorders, including their nature, treatment, and prevention. GBCoA is committed to supporting innovative programs that meet expressed needs, encompass diverse groups, can measure results, and make a meaningful contribution towards these goals. The foundation stands against racism, intolerance, and exclusion, dedicating its efforts towards equity, justice, and support for non-profit organizations in the diverse communities of Greater Boston.
The grant program from the Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism focuses on supporting education, prevention, and research initiatives related to alcohol and other drug use disorders. Specifically, it seeks to fund creative and innovative programs that address an expressed need within communities, are inclusive of various groups, and have mechanisms to measure the impacts of the initiatives. The overarching goals are to enhance understanding, facilitate treatment, and prevent substance use disorders, all while fostering equity, justice, and inclusion across the diverse neighborhoods and populations of Greater Boston.