Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA CE 26 0208
The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program offers grants for community-based coalitions aiming to prevent and reduce youth substance use. This program, originally established by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997, is now accepting applications for its FY 2026 cycle, specifically for coalitions entering their second five-year funding period (Years 6–10) or those returning after a funding lapse.
The program has two main goals: 1. Strengthening partnerships among community groups, governments, and nonprofits to support coalitions working to prevent youth substance use (targeting individuals aged 18 and younger). 2. Reducing youth substance use, and over time, reducing adult substance use by addressing local risk and protective factors.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal organizations, universities, and other community-based organizations that previously completed a DFC funding cycle or are reapplying after a break in funding. The applicants must demonstrate a formal coalition structure—multiple community sectors working together toward a shared goal of building a safe, healthy, and drug-free environment.
The DFC program aligns with current federal policy priorities and executive orders, emphasizing public safety, merit-based opportunity, and the protection of American youth.Apply for CDC RFA CE 26 0208
- The Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - (Year 6 - FY25 Cohort)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.276.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-12-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-02-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others, Unrestricted.
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