Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – NEW (Year 1)
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC
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Can you apply?
This grant is for community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal organizations. Applications must come from coalitions with community-wide commitment to address youth substance abuse. Geographic scope is nationwide, with priority given to coalitions serving underserved communities.
Support must focus on reducing youth substance abuse through collaboration among public and private partners. Coalitions must engage community members in planning and implementation. Activities include needs assessment, strategic planning, and coalition development.
The grant requires evidence of local community support and a multi-sector coalition structure. Applicants should demonstrate ability to work with youth, families, schools, and local government.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Jul 28, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 31, 2027 Application deadline in 245 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) 2027 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. The purpose of the DFC Support Program is to establish and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. By statute, the DFC Support Program has two goals: 1) Establish and strengthen 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 abuse among youth (individuals 18 years of age and younger). 2) Reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, reduce substance abuse among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- 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)
- SF-424 Supplement (Assurances and Certifications)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Coalition documentation (letters of commitment from partners)
- Community needs assessment
- Logic model or strategic plan
- Evaluation plan with measurable 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 DFC funding?
Community coalitions, nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal organizations can apply. You must represent a coalition with formal commitment from multiple community sectors.
What is the deadline?
The application deadline is March 31, 2027. This is a fixed annual deadline for new grants.
What activities does the grant support?
The grant funds coalition development, substance abuse prevention programming, community needs assessment, and strategic planning. Focus is on preventing youth substance use through community collaboration.
How much funding is available?
Awards are approximately $125,000 per grant. The total funding pool is $31.25 million for all awards in this cycle.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, cost sharing is required. You must contribute resources to match federal funding.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Build a strong coalition before applying. Include representation from schools, law enforcement, healthcare, youth services, and community members.
- Demonstrate concrete community need through data. Use local substance abuse statistics, youth surveys, and community input to justify your work.
- Show clear prevention goals and measurable outcomes. Include specific targets for youth substance abuse reduction.
- Identify specific funding sources and in-kind contributions for your cost share. Be realistic about what your partners can provide.
- Connect your work to the two statutory goals: community collaboration and youth substance abuse reduction. Map all activities back to these outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without a true multi-sector coalition in place. Federal reviewers will reject applications lacking genuine community partner commitment.
Failing to specify how you'll measure success with youth substance abuse metrics. Vague outcome statements hurt competitiveness.
Underestimating cost share requirements. Build budget narratives that clearly identify and quantify all in-kind and cash contributions from partners.
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