Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)
This grant funds community coalitions to prevent and reduce opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth ages 12-18 across the U.S.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC
Due Dates: June 8, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per year for up to 5 years; total program funding estimated at $18,750,000; ~50 awards expected.
Summary: Supports community coalitions in enhancing efforts to prevent and reduce opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth ages 12–18.
Key Information: Applicants must be current or former Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program recipients and document local youth misuse rates above the national average.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), provides funding for community-based coalitions to enhance local efforts addressing opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth. It is designed as a supplemental award for current or former Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program recipients, enabling them to expand or tailor their prevention strategies to local needs. The program emphasizes multisector collaboration, evidence-based strategies, and sustainable community-level change to reduce youth substance use and shift local norms regarding the acceptability of misuse.
