CARA ACT Comprehensive Addition and Recovery Act of 2016
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.799 (USAspending.gov).
- Piast Institute A National Institute For Polish And Polish American Affairs $250,000
- Amistades, Inc $250,000
- Rwjbh Behavioral Health, Prevention And Recovery, Inc. $250,000
- The Scottsville Allen County Faith Coalition, Inc $250,000
- State Of Oklahoma East Central University $250,000
- Garrett County Health Department $250,000
- Northwest Family Services $250,000
- Prevention Council Of Roanoke County $250,000
- City Of Wilmington $250,000
- Chances And Services For Youth Inc. $250,000
Program Objective
Grants awarded through the CARA Act are intended as an enhancement to current or formerly funded Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant award recipients as established community-based youth substance use prevention coalitions capable of effecting community-level change. For the purposes of 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. CARA grant award recipients, also referred to as “recipients,” are expected to conduct the day-to-day operations of the grant program. CARA recipients are not permitted to serve as a conduit for CARA funds passing through them or to another agency.
Coalitions receiving CARA Act funds, as current or formerly funded DFC recipients, are expected to work with leaders in their communities to identify and address local youth opioid, methamphetamine, and/or prescription medication abuse and create sustainable community-level change. Additionally, recipients are expected to implement comprehensive community-wide strategies.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
The statutory authority for this program, 42 USC 1536 of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, limits eligibility to domestic public and private nonprofit entities that are current or former Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program recipients. Eligible applicants are community-based coalitions addressing local youth opioid, methamphetamine, and/or prescription medication abuse.
Reference posted NOFOs available on grants.gov.
Beneficiaries
- Nonprofit Organization
The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce the abuse of opioids or methamphetamines and the abuse of prescription medications among youth ages 12-18 in communities throughout the United States
*For the purposes of this NOFO, “youth” is defined as individuals 18 years of age and younger.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce the abuse of opioids or methamphetamines and the abuse of prescription medications among youth ages 12-18 in communities throughout the United States.
Mission Categories
Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Allowable Activities
CARA grants awarded through this program are intended to:
•Enhance the ability of established community organizations to create community-level change regarding opioids or methamphetamines and the abuse of prescription medications.
•Strengthen collaboration among communities, the federal government, state, local, and tribal governments to reduce the use of opioids or methamphetamines and the abuse of prescription medications among youth within the area served by the coalition.
•Enhance intergovernmental cooperation and coordination on the issue of opioids or methamphetamines and the abuse of prescription medications among youth.
•Develop a comprehensive community-wide action plan to address the issue of opioids or methamphetamines and the abuse of prescription medications among youth.
The types of activities that are expected and allowable include, but are not limited to:
•data collection to better understand the current local youth opioid, methamphetamine, and/or prescription medication abuse issues in the community;
•community education on the dangers of opioid, methamphetamine, and/or prescription medication abuse;
•prescriber education and training;
•awareness and availability of naloxone/narcan policies;
•increase awareness and availability of safe storage and prescription drug disposal options;
•promotion of proper usage of Presciption Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP); and/or
•seek specialized training and technical assistance to help increase the effectiveness of community anti-drug coalitions.
Required Documentation
Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements