Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6)
About This Grant
<p>The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) are accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program Grants.<br>The purpose of the DFC Support Program is to establish and strengthen collaborations to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth.<br>By statute, the DFC Support Program has two goals: 1) Establish and strengthen the 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 (individuals 18 years of age and younger).<br>2) Reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance use among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increases the risk of substance use and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance use.<br>This funding opportunity will fund applicants who have concluded the first (Year 1 – 5) funding cycle or have experienced a lapse in funding.</p>
Grant Summary
Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6) is a Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC grant providing up to $125K for municipality, nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2026-11-18 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are community-based coalitions addressing youth substance use that have previously received a DFC grant (Year 1–5), have experienced a lapse in funding, or have concluded the first five-year funding cycle and are applying for a second five-year funding cycle.A DFC legal applicant (an organization applying on behalf of a coalition, the coalition, or the applicant coalition) must reside within the United States and/or the U.S. territories.Applicants must be a nonprofit (as defined by the IRS as a 501(c) organization); or an entity that the Administrator determines to be appropriate; or part of, or is associated with an established legally recognized domestic, public or private nonprofit organization.These entities can include state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, state-recognized tribes, urban Indian organizations (as defined in Pub. L. No. 94-437), public or private universities and colleges, professional associations, voluntary organizations, self-help groups, consumer and provider services-oriented constituency groups, community- and faith-based organizations, and tribal organizations. (Pub. L. No. 114-198 Sec 103).For the purposes of this NOFO and the DFC Support Program, a coalition is defined as a community-based formal arrangement for cooperation and collaboration among groups or sectors of a community in which each group retains its identity, but all agree to work together toward a common goal of building a safe, healthy, and drug-free community.
How to Apply
Up to $125K
2026-11-18
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6) from Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC before the deadline.
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Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6)?
Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6) is offered by Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC and is generally open to municipality, nonprofit, university, tribal government, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6) provide?
Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6) provides up to $125K per award from Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6) deadline?
Applications for Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6) are due 2026-11-18 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6)?
To apply for Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC.