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- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.276 Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2013 and posted on Jan 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Statutory Eligibility Requirements, written into the DFC Act, are inherent in the DFC Program. Read Table 1 of this RFA Statutory Eligibility Requirements, which contains a summary of the Statutory Eligibility Requirements and the minimum documentation applicants must provide to meet the eligibility criteria. The Where to Document section in the table shows applicants where to include the required information in their applications (e.g., as an attachment, in the Project Narrative, or in the Budget Narrative). Failure to meet any single eligibility requirement will cause the application to be deemed ineligible, and the application will not move forward to peer review. Should your application fail to meet the eligibility requirements, the person listed as the Business Official on the Application for Federal Assistance will receive a letter stating why the application was deemed ineligible to apply. No additional information may be added to an application after it has been submitted. Final authority lies with the DFC Administrator to determine the eligibility of an application. All DFC applications will be jointly screened by ONDCP and SAMHSA to determine whether an applicant meets all the DFC Program statutory eligibility requirements identified in Table 1. In addition, the non profit status of the grantee/legal applicant (if applicable) will be verified along with its ability to fiscally manage federal funds. Applications submitted by eligible coalitions that demonstrate they meet all requirements will then be scored through a peer review process according to the evaluation criteria described in the Application Review Information of this RFA. Each year, DFC grantees must demonstrate compliance with all of the Statutory Eligibility Requirements to be considered for continued funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is a federal discretionary grant program created under the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20) to help local community coalitions prevent and reduce youth substance use. It is jointly directed and administered through a partnership between the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), specifically SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). The opportunity also aligns with the Healthy People 2020 Substance Abuse topic area (HP 2020 SA), reflecting a broader national public health priority to reduce substance-related harms.
At its core, the program is designed to build and strengthen local collaboration. The first goal is to establish and reinforce coordinated efforts among community members and organizations, including public and private nonprofit agencies, along with federal, state, local, and tribal governments. The expectation is that community coalitions serve as the organizing hub, bringing multiple sectors together so prevention work is not fragmented and so strategies can be shared, reinforced, and sustained across different parts of the community.
The second goal focuses on measurable prevention outcomes, especially for young people. The DFC program aims to reduce substance use among youth (defined in this announcement as individuals age 18 and younger) and, over time, reduce substance abuse among adults. The program frames this as a long-term pathway: by reducing youth use now and changing community conditions, adult substance problems can also decline over time. Grantees are expected to address local risk factors that make substance use more likely (for example, high availability, favorable social norms, low perceived harm, weak enforcement, or poor connectedness) and to strengthen protective factors that reduce risk (such as strong family and school engagement, consistent community norms, prevention education, and supportive youth development opportunities).
The funding opportunity referenced is titled "Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program" with Funding Opportunity Number SP-13-002. It is categorized as a discretionary grant within the health funding activity area and is listed under CFDA 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants). The posting date was January 18, 2013, with an original closing date of March 22, 2013, later reflected as March 29, 2013, and an archive date of April 21, 2013. The estimated total funding amount for the competition is $18,750,000, with an expectation of around 150 awards. The award ceiling is $125,000 per award, and the award floor is listed as $0, indicating that awards may vary but cannot exceed the stated maximum. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources to meet the program's match requirement as specified in the full RFA.
Eligibility is tightly defined by statute, and meeting the statutory eligibility requirements is not optional. The announcement explains that these requirements are summarized in Table 1 of the RFA, along with the minimum documentation applicants must submit and where that information must appear in the application (for instance, as attachments or within the project or budget narratives). Applications that fail to meet even one eligibility requirement are deemed ineligible and will not proceed to peer review. There is also no opportunity to add missing materials or fix eligibility gaps after submission, so completeness and strict compliance at the time of submission are essential. ONDCP and SAMHSA jointly screen applications for eligibility, and they may verify nonprofit status (when relevant) and the applicant organization's capacity to manage federal funds responsibly. Final eligibility determination authority rests with the DFC Administrator.
Once an application is confirmed eligible, it is scored through a peer review process using the evaluation criteria described in the RFA's review section. The program also emphasizes ongoing accountability: each year, current DFC grantees must demonstrate continued compliance with all statutory eligibility requirements to remain eligible for continued funding. This reinforces that the program is not only competitive at entry but also requires sustained adherence to coalition structure, documentation, and performance expectations throughout the grant period.
The administering agency listed is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. For assistance accessing the full announcement or for application and budget form help, the contact provided is the DFC Federal Form/Budget Helpline through the Division of Grants Management, with Virginia Simmons available at (240) 276-1422 and via email at virginia.simmons@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program (SP-13-002) FAQs
What is the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program?
The Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is a federal discretionary grant program created under the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20) to help local community coalitions prevent and reduce youth substance use.
Which federal agencies direct and administer the DFC program?
The program is jointly directed and administered through a partnership between the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), specifically SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).
How does this opportunity connect to national public health priorities?
The opportunity aligns with the Healthy People 2020 Substance Abuse topic area (HP 2020 SA), reflecting a broader national public health priority to reduce substance-related harms.
What are the main goals of the DFC Support Program?
The DFC program has two primary goals: (1) establish and strengthen collaboration among community members and organizations to coordinate prevention efforts, and (2) achieve measurable prevention outcomes by reducing substance use among youth (age 18 and younger), with a longer-term aim of reducing substance abuse among adults.
Who is considered "youth" for this funding opportunity?
In this announcement, youth are defined as individuals age 18 and younger.
What does the program mean by strengthening community collaboration?
The program expects community coalitions to serve as an organizing hub that brings multiple sectors together, including public and private nonprofit agencies and federal, state, local, and tribal governments, so prevention work is coordinated, reinforced across settings, and sustained over time.
What types of community factors are grantees expected to address?
Grantees are expected to reduce local risk factors that make substance use more likely and strengthen protective factors that reduce risk. The announcement provides examples of risk factors such as high availability, favorable social norms, low perceived harm, weak enforcement, or poor connectedness, and examples of protective factors such as strong family and school engagement, consistent community norms, prevention education, and supportive youth development opportunities.
What is the official title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program" and the Funding Opportunity Number is SP-13-002.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant within the health funding activity area.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was January 18, 2013. The original closing date was March 22, 2013, later reflected as March 29, 2013. The archive date was April 21, 2013.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The estimated total funding amount for the competition is $18,750,000.
About how many awards were expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of around 150 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $125,000 per award, meaning an individual award cannot exceed $125,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating award amounts may vary but cannot exceed the stated maximum.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources to meet the program's match requirement as specified in the full RFA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is defined by statute, and meeting the statutory eligibility requirements is mandatory. The announcement notes these requirements are summarized in Table 1 of the RFA, along with the minimum documentation applicants must submit and where that information must appear in the application.
What happens if an application does not meet the eligibility requirements?
Applications that fail to meet even one eligibility requirement are deemed ineligible and will not proceed to peer review.
Can an applicant submit missing eligibility materials after the deadline?
No. The announcement states there is no opportunity to add missing materials or fix eligibility gaps after submission. Applications must be complete and compliant at the time of submission.
Who screens applications for eligibility?
ONDCP and SAMHSA jointly screen applications for eligibility.
Can the agencies verify an applicant's nonprofit status or financial capacity?
Yes. The announcement notes they may verify nonprofit status (when relevant) and the applicant organization's capacity to manage federal funds responsibly.
Who has final authority over eligibility determinations?
Final eligibility determination authority rests with the DFC Administrator.
How are eligible applications reviewed and scored?
Once confirmed eligible, applications are scored through a peer review process using the evaluation criteria described in the RFA's review section.
Do current DFC grantees have to re-confirm eligibility each year?
Yes. Each year, current DFC grantees must demonstrate continued compliance with all statutory eligibility requirements to remain eligible for continued funding.
Which agency is listed as the administering agency for this opportunity?
The administering agency listed is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or federal forms and budget questions?
For assistance accessing the full announcement or for application and budget form help, applicants can contact the DFC Federal Form/Budget Helpline through the Division of Grants Management. The contact listed is Virginia Simmons at (240) 276-1422 or via email at virginia.simmons@samhsa.hhs.gov.
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