Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - NEW (Year 1)
Grants are available to support community coalitions in preventing and reducing substance abuse among youth through collaborative efforts.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - NCIPC
Due Dates: May 5, 2025 (11:59 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000/year for up to 5 years (typical award: $125,000/year); total program funding: $62,500,000; ~50 awards expected
Summary: Supports new community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance use among youth through multi-sector collaboration and evidence-based strategies.
Key Information: 100% non-federal match required; only coalitions never previously funded by DFC are eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity supports the formation and strengthening of community coalitions dedicated to preventing and reducing substance use among youth (individuals 18 years and younger). Administered by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) in partnership with the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the program funds coalitions that have never previously received Drug-Free Communities (DFC) funding.
The program’s two main goals are:
- Establish and strengthen collaboration among community sectors, public and private nonprofit agencies, and all levels of government to support the efforts of community coalitions.
- Reduce substance use among youth and, over time, among adults by addressing local risk factors and promoting protective factors.
Funded coalitions are expected to implement comprehensive, evidence-based prevention strategies involving at least 12 required community sectors, and to address at least two types of substance use among youth. The program emphasizes community-driven approaches, robust evaluation and data collection, and sustainable coalition development.
