Opportunity Information: Apply for SP 10 006
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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 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 Feb 22, 2010 and posted on Feb 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,125,000.00 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 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105 02) and its subsequent Reauthorization Acts (Public Law 107 82, 115 Stat 814 and Public Law 109 469) authorize initial grant funding and renewable grant funding for coalitions who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. DFC Mentoring applicants must be current DFC grantees and must meet all eligibility requirements of the DFC Program. All DFC Mentoring applications will be jointly screened by ONDCP and SAMHSA to determine whether each applicant meets all the DFC Mentoring program eligibility requirements contained in the eligibility requirements table below. Applications submitted by eligible coalitions that demonstrate meeting all requirements will then be scored by an independent Peer Review panel according to the evaluation criteria described in Part V Application Review Information. DFC Mentoring grant funds are intended to provide support for a Mentor coalition (a current DFC grantee) to assist a new community/coalition (Mentee). Applications submitted by Mentor coalitions (applicant) that do not demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements will not advance to the Peer Review stage. SAMHSA/ONDCP will not accept any additional materials submitted after the published deadline for receipt of applications. Eligibility Requirements Table For a summary of the DFC Mentoring eligibility requirements and the minimum documentation applicants must provide in Part V 1 of their applications. Where to Document sections, please see the Eligibility Requirements table in the Eligibilitiy seciton of the RFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Drug Free Communities Mentoring Program (Funding Opportunity Number SP 10 006) is a discretionary federal grant offered jointly through 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). It is designed to strengthen community-based prevention efforts by funding established Drug Free Communities (DFC) grantees so they can act as Mentor coalitions for newly formed or still-developing community coalitions (Mentees) that have never received a DFC grant. In plain terms, this program is meant to help new communities build the structure, partnerships, and practical skills needed to become competitive applicants for their own DFC Support Program grants later on.
The mentoring initiative sits under the broader DFC program, which is a national collaboration intended to reduce substance use by focusing on community-level risk and protective factors. DFC's central goals are to (1) build and strengthen cooperation among community groups, nonprofit organizations, and all levels of government (including tribal governments) to support coalitions working on prevention, and (2) reduce youth substance use and, over time, adult substance use by addressing the local conditions that drive drug use while increasing protective factors. For this opportunity, "youth" is defined as anyone age 18 or younger. The program expects coalitions to address multiple substances rather than focusing on a single drug, and "substances" are broadly defined to include categories such as narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco when their use is prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
A key requirement is that mentoring funds must be used by the Mentor coalition for the direct benefit of the Mentee coalition and its community. The grant is not simply an add-on to support the Mentor's ongoing work; instead, it is intended to pay for the training, technical assistance, planning support, and hands-on guidance that helps a new coalition form and mature. Mentor coalitions are expected to create a formal mentoring plan that goes beyond basic training and actively supports the Mentee in developing into an effective community entity capable of reducing youth substance use. The intended outcome is that mentored communities will establish functioning coalitions that meet the basic eligibility expectations of the DFC program and are positioned to apply for and compete successfully for DFC funding on their own.
The mentoring grants are structured around a two-year period. By the end of that two-year grant cycle, Mentor coalitions should have fully prepared each Mentee coalition to pursue a DFC Support Program grant with a credible coalition structure, community partnerships, and a prevention approach aligned with DFC expectations. This emphasis on readiness and sustainability is central to the program's purpose: to expand the reach of DFC by building new, locally anchored prevention coalitions that can continue operating and pursuing federal support after the mentoring period ends.
In terms of eligibility, applicants must already be current DFC grantees and must meet all DFC program eligibility requirements. Applications are screened jointly by ONDCP and SAMHSA to confirm eligibility before they move forward. Only those that clearly document meeting every requirement advance to independent peer review, where proposals are scored using the published evaluation criteria. The announcement also notes that no extra or late materials are accepted after the deadline, so applicants are expected to provide complete documentation within the submitted application package.
For FY 2010, the opportunity anticipated about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,125,000 and an award ceiling of $75,000. Cost sharing or matching is required. The grant falls under CFDA 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants). The posting date was February 22, 2010, with an application deadline of April 23, 2010, and an archive date of May 23, 2010.
The DFC program itself was established by the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105 20), and the mentoring component was added when the program was reauthorized in 2001 (Public Law 107 82) and reaffirmed again in 2006 (Public Law 109 469). The announcement highlights that mentoring awards have historically covered a broad cross-section of communities nationwide and notes that in FY 2009 ONDCP funded 10 new mentoring grants and 10 continuation mentoring grants, reflecting continued congressional and federal support for using experienced coalitions to help develop new ones.
For applicants or organizations needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Barbara Orlando at SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management in Rockville, Maryland, reachable by phone at (240) 276 1422 or by email at barbara.orlando@samhsa.hhs.gov.
FY 2010 Drug Free Communities (DFC) Mentoring Program (SP 10 006) - FAQs
What is the FY 2010 Drug Free Communities Mentoring Program (SP 10 006)?
The FY 2010 Drug Free Communities Mentoring Program (Funding Opportunity Number SP 10 006) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to strengthen community-based substance use prevention efforts. It funds established Drug Free Communities (DFC) grantees (Mentors) so they can provide hands-on support to newly formed or still-developing community coalitions (Mentees) that have never received a DFC grant.
Which federal agencies are involved in this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered jointly through 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).
What is the overall purpose of the mentoring program?
The purpose is to help new communities build the structure, partnerships, and practical skills needed to become credible, competitive applicants for their own DFC Support Program grants in the future. The mentoring is intended to expand the reach of the DFC approach by developing new, locally anchored coalitions.
Who is the Mentor in this program?
The Mentor is an established community coalition that is already a current DFC grantee and meets all DFC program eligibility requirements. Mentor coalitions receive mentoring funds to support Mentee coalitions.
Who is the Mentee in this program?
The Mentee is a newly formed or still-developing community coalition that has never received a DFC grant. The mentoring program is specifically intended to help these coalitions grow into effective community entities that can meet DFC expectations and pursue DFC funding later.
Can a coalition that has already received a DFC grant be a Mentee?
No. Based on the opportunity description, Mentees are coalitions that have never received a DFC grant.
How long is the mentoring grant period?
The mentoring grants are structured around a two-year period. By the end of the two-year cycle, Mentor coalitions are expected to have prepared each Mentee coalition to pursue a DFC Support Program grant.
What should be accomplished by the end of the two-year period?
By the end of the two-year grant cycle, the Mentor coalition should have fully prepared each Mentee coalition to pursue a DFC Support Program grant with a credible coalition structure, community partnerships, and a prevention approach aligned with DFC expectations. Readiness and sustainability are central intended outcomes.
How must mentoring funds be used?
Mentoring funds must be used by the Mentor coalition for the direct benefit of the Mentee coalition and its community. The funding is intended to support training, technical assistance, planning support, and hands-on guidance that helps the Mentee form and mature.
Are mentoring funds meant to support the Mentor coalition's existing work?
No. The description makes clear the mentoring grant is not simply an add-on to support the Mentor's ongoing work. It is intended to pay for mentoring activities that directly benefit the Mentee coalition and its community.
Is there a required mentoring plan?
Yes. Mentor coalitions are expected to create a formal mentoring plan that goes beyond basic training and actively supports the Mentee in developing into an effective community coalition capable of reducing youth substance use.
What are the central goals of the broader Drug Free Communities (DFC) program?
The DFC program's central goals are: (1) building and strengthening cooperation among community groups, nonprofit organizations, and all levels of government (including tribal governments) to support prevention coalitions; and (2) reducing youth substance use and, over time, adult substance use by addressing local conditions that drive drug use while increasing protective factors.
How does the program define "youth"?
For this opportunity, "youth" is defined as anyone age 18 or younger.
Does the program expect coalitions to focus on one drug or multiple substances?
The program expects coalitions to address multiple substances rather than focusing on a single drug.
What substances are included under the program's definition of "substances"?
"Substances" are broadly defined to include categories such as narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco when their use is prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Who is eligible to apply for this mentoring grant?
Applicants must already be current DFC grantees and must meet all DFC program eligibility requirements.
How is eligibility verified before review?
Applications are screened jointly by ONDCP and SAMHSA to confirm eligibility before they move forward. Only applications that clearly document meeting every requirement advance to independent peer review.
What happens after an application passes eligibility screening?
Once eligibility is confirmed, proposals advance to an independent peer review, where they are scored using the published evaluation criteria referenced in the announcement.
Can applicants submit extra or late materials after the deadline?
No. The announcement indicates that no extra or late materials are accepted after the deadline, so applicants are expected to submit complete documentation as part of the application package by the due date.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2010?
The opportunity anticipated about 15 awards for FY 2010.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2010?
The estimated total funding amount for FY 2010 was $1,125,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $75,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The grant falls under CFDA 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants).
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting date was February 22, 2010. The application deadline was April 23, 2010. The archive date was May 23, 2010.
What law originally established the DFC program?
The DFC program was established by the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105 20).
When was the mentoring component added to the DFC program?
The mentoring component was added when the program was reauthorized in 2001 (Public Law 107 82) and was reaffirmed again in 2006 (Public Law 109 469).
Did the announcement provide any context about prior-year mentoring awards?
Yes. The announcement notes that mentoring awards have historically covered a broad cross-section of communities nationwide. It also highlights that in FY 2009, ONDCP funded 10 new mentoring grants and 10 continuation mentoring grants.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Barbara Orlando at SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management in Rockville, Maryland. She can be reached by phone at (240) 276 1422 or by email at barbara.orlando@samhsa.hhs.gov.
What is the intended long-term effect of the mentoring approach?
The intended long-term effect is to expand the reach of DFC by building new community coalitions that can continue operating locally and pursue federal support after the mentoring period ends, with the near-term outcome of being prepared to apply for DFC Support Program funding.
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