Opportunity Information: Apply for SP 15 002
Apply for SP 15 002
- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Drug Free Communities Mentoring 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 25, 2015 and posted on Feb 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are currently funded DFC grantees with a coalition that has been in existence for at least five years (not to be interpreted as having been a DFC grantee for five years) has an active DFC grant at the time of application and, is in good standing (not on high risk).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Drug Free Communities (DFC) Mentoring Program is a federal grant opportunity run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the broader DFC Support Program. The DFC Support Program itself was created by the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). Mentoring grants were later added when the program was reauthorized in 2001 (Public Law 107-82) and were again reflected in the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-469). In plain terms, this program is meant to strengthen the pipeline of local drug-prevention coalitions by having established, successfully operating DFC coalitions mentor newer coalitions that are still getting organized.
The central purpose of the mentoring grants is capacity building. The program is designed to help newly forming community coalitions develop the structure, partnerships, planning habits, and operating know-how needed to eventually qualify and compete for their own DFC Support Program funding. Rather than primarily funding direct services, the emphasis is on guidance, coaching, and practical support from an experienced coalition so that the newer coalition can become sustainable and grant-ready.
This specific opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SP 15-002) was offered as a discretionary grant in the health program area. SAMHSA anticipated making about 10 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $750,000. Individual awards could be as high as $75,000 (with no stated minimum award floor). The program falls under CFDA 93.276, Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to the federal grant funds.
Eligibility was limited and targeted: applicants had to be currently funded DFC grantees that were in good standing (not designated high risk) and had an active DFC grant at the time of application. In addition, the applicant coalition had to have been in existence for at least five years. Importantly, the notice clarifies that this five-year requirement refers to how long the coalition has existed, not necessarily how long it has held DFC funding. In practice, the intent is to ensure mentors have enough maturity and stability to provide credible support to emerging coalitions.
Key logistics for the 2015 cycle included a posted date of February 9, 2015, with an application deadline of April 14, 2015, and an archive date of May 14, 2015. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Virginia Simmons in SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management (phone 240-276-1422, email Virginia.Simmons@samhsa.hhs.gov), with a mailing address in Rockville, Maryland.
Drug Free Communities (DFC) Mentoring Program (FON SP 15-002) FAQs
What is the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Mentoring Program?
The DFC Mentoring Program is a federal grant opportunity administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the broader Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. It is intended to strengthen the pipeline of local drug-prevention coalitions by having established, successfully operating DFC coalitions mentor newer coalitions that are still getting organized.
How does the DFC Mentoring Program relate to the DFC Support Program?
The mentoring grants are part of the broader DFC Support Program framework. The DFC Support Program was created by the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). Mentoring grants were added when the program was reauthorized in 2001 (Public Law 107-82) and were again reflected in the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-469).
What is the main purpose of the mentoring grants?
The central purpose is capacity building for newly forming community coalitions. The grants are designed to help new coalitions develop their structure, partnerships, planning habits, and operating know-how so they can become sustainable and eventually qualify and compete for DFC Support Program funding.
Is this program meant to fund direct services?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis is not primarily on funding direct services. Instead, the focus is on guidance, coaching, and practical support delivered by an experienced coalition to help a newer coalition become organized, sustainable, and grant-ready.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is run by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this specific opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is SP 15-002.
What type of grant is this?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant in the health program area.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is identified under CFDA 93.276, Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants.
How many awards did SAMHSA expect to make for this cycle?
SAMHSA anticipated making about 10 awards for the 2015 cycle described.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $750,000.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
Individual awards could be as high as $75,000.
Was there a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to the federal grant funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to currently funded DFC grantees that were in good standing (not designated high risk) and that had an active DFC grant at the time of application.
Is being a currently funded DFC grantee required at the time of application?
Yes. The eligibility description specifies applicants had to have an active DFC grant at the time of application.
Does the applicant coalition need to be in good standing?
Yes. Applicants had to be in good standing and not designated high risk.
How long must the mentoring coalition have existed to qualify?
The applicant coalition had to have been in existence for at least five years.
Does the five-year requirement refer to years of DFC funding?
No. The notice clarifies that the five-year requirement refers to how long the coalition has existed, not necessarily how long it has held DFC funding.
Why does the program require the mentoring coalition to be at least five years old?
As described, the intent is to ensure mentoring coalitions have enough maturity and stability to provide credible support to emerging coalitions.
What is the program trying to accomplish for newer coalitions?
The program aims to help newer coalitions build the organizational capacity needed to operate effectively and to eventually qualify and compete for DFC Support Program funding.
What were the key dates for the 2015 cycle?
The posted date was February 9, 2015. The application deadline was April 14, 2015. The archive date was May 14, 2015.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Virginia Simmons in SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: 240-276-1422. Email: Virginia.Simmons@samhsa.hhs.gov. The mailing address provided was in Rockville, Maryland.
What should someone do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice indicated that applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement could contact the listed point of contact, Virginia Simmons, in SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management, using the phone number or email provided.
What is the plain-language idea behind the mentoring model?
In plain terms, the model pairs established, successfully operating DFC coalitions with newer coalitions so the experienced coalition can help the newer coalition develop the basic building blocks and practical know-how needed to become sustainable and eventually pursue DFC Support Program funding.
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