Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6)
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC
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Can you apply?
This grant is for community coalitions and nonprofit organizations working on substance abuse prevention in youth. Applicants must be competing continuation grant seekers who have completed a first five-year DFC funding cycle or experienced a lapse in funding. Coalitions must represent multi-sector collaboration including public, private, and government partners.
Organizations can apply at federal, state, local, or tribal levels. The grant supports evidence-based prevention activities that address risk factors for youth substance use. Applicants should demonstrate existing infrastructure and past success in coalition building.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Jul 28, 2026 Applications open
- Nov 18, 2026 Application deadline in 112 days
- Aug 30, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
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.
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.
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).
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.
This funding opportunity will fund applicants who have concluded the first (Year 1 – 5) funding cycle or have experienced a lapse in funding.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative describing coalition structure and prior accomplishments
- Budget and Budget Narrative with cost-sharing documentation
- Letters of commitment from partner organizations
- Evaluation plan for measuring outcomes
- Logic model showing program activities and expected outcomes
Program contact
- 👤 Christi Jones
- 📧 DFC_NOFO@cdc.gov
- 📞 000-000-0000
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.276 in our database.
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FAQ
Who can apply for the DFC Support Program?
Community coalitions with prior DFC funding (years 1-5) or those with a lapse in funding can apply. Applicants must represent multi-sector collaboration.
What activities does this grant support?
The program funds substance abuse prevention efforts targeting youth ages 18 and under. Activities address risk factors and promote protective factors in communities.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, this grant requires cost-sharing. Applicants must confirm their capacity to meet this requirement.
What is the deadline and funding level?
The deadline is November 18, 2026. Awards are approximately $125,000 per grant.
What makes a competitive application?
Strong applications demonstrate prior coalition effectiveness, clear multi-sector partnerships, evidence-based strategies, and sustainable funding plans.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Show clear evidence of coalition infrastructure and past achievements from your first five-year cycle or previous funding period.
- Document multi-sector partnerships with specific agency commitments and letters of support from federal, state, local, and tribal partners.
- Align your prevention strategies with current evidence-based practices and ONDCP priorities for youth substance abuse prevention.
- Detail your cost-sharing plan and secured matching funds before submitting your application.
- Use data to demonstrate community substance use trends and the need for continued coalition investment in your specific area.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak documentation of prior coalition accomplishments or failure to show impact from the first five-year funding cycle. Unclear or underdeveloped multi-sector partnerships without confirmed commitments from key agencies. Insufficient detail on cost-sharing sources or unrealistic matching fund projections.
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