The DFC Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The DFC Support Program has two goals:
- Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies; as well as federal, state, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth*.
- Reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance abuse among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse.
*For the purposes of this RFA, “youth” is defined as individuals 18 years of age and younger.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are community-based coalitions addressing youth substance use that have never received a DFC grant; or have previously received a DFC grant, but experienced a lapse in funding; or have concluded the first five-year funding cycle and are applying for a second five-year funding cycle. Applicants must meet all Statutory Eligibility Requirements.
See Section III-1 of the RFA for complete eligibility information.
Award Information
Funding Mechanism:
Grant
Anticipated Total Available Funding:
$21,250,000
Anticipated Number of Awards:
Approximately 170
Anticipated Award Amount:
Up to $125,000 per year
Length of Project:
Up to 5 years
Cost Sharing/Match Required?:
Yes
for more information: http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sp-15-001
for assistance preparing a competitive application contact: don@sparrowhawkco.com
