At a glance
Moderate Complexity
The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is a grant opportunity aimed at helping community coalitions prevent and reduce substance use among youth. The program encourages collaboration among various community groups and government levels to address and minimize substance use risks. This specific grant is for those who have completed the first five-year funding cycle or have had a funding gap.
Who it's for: This grant is for community coalitions that have already participated in the DFC program for five years or have experienced a break in funding. Eligible applicants include county and city governments, non-profit organizations, tribal governments, educational institutions, and other community organizations.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not having completed the initial five-year funding cycle
- No previous participation in the DFC program
- Inability to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Lack of collaboration among community groups
What You May Need
- Proof of previous DFC funding cycle completion
- Documentation of community coalition activities
- Cost-sharing or matching funds plan
- Detailed project proposal
- Letters of support from community partners
- Organizational financial statements
- IRS non-profit status documentation (if applicable)
- Tribal government recognition documentation (if applicable)
- Partnership agreements
- Evaluation plan for project outcomes