Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - NEW (Year 1)
This grant funds community coalitions to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse by fostering collaboration among local agencies and organizations.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per award; approximately $31,250,000 total program funding; about 50 awards expected; annual, renewable up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports community coalitions in preventing and reducing youth substance use through collaboration and evidence-based strategies.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; eligibility limited to coalitions that have not previously received a DFC grant.
Description
The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), aims to establish and strengthen collaboration among community-based coalitions to prevent and reduce substance use among youth (individuals 18 years and younger). The program supports formal coalitions of diverse community sectors—public, private, and nonprofit—working together to build safe, healthy, and drug-free communities. The DFC program is a key federal effort to mobilize local action and address factors that increase or reduce the risk of youth substance abuse.
