Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - NEW (Year 1)
Limited submission
This grant funds community coalitions to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse by fostering collaboration among local organizations and governments.
This grant was recently cancelled by Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC
Funder: Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC
Due Dates: April 14, 2026: Full application submission deadline (electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per year for up to 5 years; total program funding estimated at $31,250,000; approximately 50 awards expected.
Summary: Supports new community coalitions to prevent and reduce youth substance use through multi-sector collaboration and evidence-based strategies.
Key Information: Applicants must provide a 100% non-federal match and have not previously received a DFC grant.
Description
This program funds new, community-based coalitions to prevent and reduce substance use among youth (individuals 18 and younger). The initiative is led by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and administered by the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC). The grant aims to foster collaboration among diverse community sectors, implement evidence-based strategies, and promote sustainable, community-level change.
Grantees are expected to address at least two substances, participate in national evaluation, and demonstrate organizational capacity for project management and data reporting. Funding is provided for a period of up to five years, with a strong emphasis on matching federal funds dollar-for-dollar with non-federal resources.
