Unlikely Collaborators Grants $200,000 to Fireside Project for Psychedelic Support

Funding will expand free peer support services and clinical research on psychedelic integration coaching.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:24pm

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Unlikely Collaborators, a nonprofit organization focused on fostering transformative storytelling and human connection, has announced a two-year, $200,000 grant to Fireside Project. The funding will support Fireside Project's efforts to scale its free, confidential Psychedelic Support Line and expand its Fireside-Certified™ Psychedelic Coaching Program, which combines training, lived experience, and clinical supervision to help individuals navigate challenging psychedelic experiences.

Why it matters

Access to compassionate, non-judgmental support during and after psychedelic experiences is crucial as the therapeutic use of these substances continues to grow. Fireside Project's services aim to make this support more widely available, while the research on their coaching program could help improve outcomes across the psychedelic continuum of care.

The details

The grant from Unlikely Collaborators will allow Fireside Project to reach more people in need of psychedelic support. In addition, the funding will support a study of Fireside-Certified™ Psychedelic Coaching in ketamine treatment, conducted in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital.

  • Unlikely Collaborators announced the $200,000 grant on April 14, 2026.
  • The grant will provide $100,000 per year for two years to support Fireside Project's efforts.

The players

Unlikely Collaborators

A nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering transformative storytelling, developing human connection, and resolving internal conflict. It was founded and is chaired by Elizabeth R. Koch.

Fireside Project

A nonprofit organization that provides free, confidential emotional support during and after psychedelic experiences through its Psychedelic Support Line. It also operates the Fireside-Certified™ Psychedelic Coaching Program.

Joshua White

The Founder and Executive Director of Fireside Project.

Massachusetts General Hospital

A hospital that is collaborating with Fireside Project on a study of the Fireside-Certified™ Psychedelic Coaching Program in ketamine treatment.

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What they’re saying

“We're deeply grateful for Unlikely Collaborators' continued support, which builds on their earlier investment in our collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital. Together, these grants allow us to both expand access to free, peer-based support and rigorously study how coaching and integration can improve outcomes across the psychedelic continuum of care.”

— Joshua White, Founder and Executive Director of Fireside Project

What’s next

The grant will allow Fireside Project to scale its Psychedelic Support Line and Fireside-Certified™ Psychedelic Coaching Program, while also supporting a study of the coaching program in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital.

The takeaway

This grant from Unlikely Collaborators highlights the growing recognition of the importance of providing compassionate, non-judgmental support to individuals navigating psychedelic experiences. By expanding access to these services and studying their impact, Fireside Project aims to improve outcomes and reduce barriers to the therapeutic use of psychedelics.