Federal Grants for Community-based Substance Use Prevention for Youth

The CDC has announced funding opportunities through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program aimed at preventing youth substance use. This program supports community-based coalitions that work to reduce substance use among youth by providing them with substantial funding over a period of up to 10 years. The grants are designed to strengthen community-level prevention strategies and foster partnerships among various stakeholders, including youth, parents, schools, and local government agencies.

Coalitions can apply for two types of funding: New grants for those applying for the first time and Competing Continuation grants for those seeking to expand their existing efforts. Each coalition can receive up to $125,000 per year for five years, totaling $625,000, which can significantly enhance their capacity to implement effective prevention programs.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit community-based coalitions or a nonprofit member of a coalition that includes various stakeholders such as youth, parents, businesses, schools, and local government agencies. There are no specific nationality or age restrictions mentioned, making it accessible to a wide range of organizations focused on youth substance use prevention.

Grants of up to $125,000 per year for 5 years, totaling $625,000. This funding can be used to support various community-based initiatives aimed at preventing youth substance use.