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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 25, 2011 and posted on Feb 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2011. (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).
- Statutory Eligibility Requirements, written into the DFC Act and the subsequent Reauthorization of the DFC Program by Congress in 2006, are inherent in the DFC Mentoring Program. (See Table 2 below). Please read the Statutory Eligibility Requirements for the DFC Mentoring Program carefully and provide the information necessary to meet all of the requirements. 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 individual listed as the Business Official on the Application for Federal Assistance will receive a letter stating why the application was deemed ineligible. No new material or information may be added to the original application after it has been submitted. Final authority lies with the DFC Administrator to determine the eligibility of an application. All DFC Mentoring applications will be jointly screened by ONDCP and SAMHSA to determine whether each applicant meets all the Statutory Eligibility Requirements for the DFC Mentoring Program contained in Table 2. Applications submitted by eligible DFC grantees will then be scored through a Peer Review process according to the evaluation criteria described in Part V of this RFA Application Review Information. The following table contains a summary of the Statutory Eligibility Requirements for the DFC Mentoring Program and the minimum documentation applicants must provide to meet the eligibility criteria. Where to Document sections in the following table indicate where to include the required information within the application (e.g., as an attachment, in the Project Narrative, in the Budget Narrative). Each year, DFC Mentoring grantees must demonstrate compliance with all of the following Statutory Eligibility Requirements to be considered for funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 Drug Free Communities Mentoring Program (DFC Mentoring) is a federal discretionary grant opportunity jointly administered by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). It is designed to strengthen community-based prevention capacity by funding current Drug Free Communities (DFC) grantees to act as Mentors to newly formed or developing community coalitions (Mentees) that have never received DFC funding. In practical terms, the program pays experienced, funded coalitions to transfer the know-how, systems, and planning discipline needed for newer coalitions to become credible, compliant, and competitive for a DFC grant of their own.
The mentoring program sits within the larger DFC Support Program, which was created under the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20) and later expanded through reauthorizations in 2001 (Public Law 107-82) and 2006 (Public Law 109-469). The 2006 reauthorization extended the program through 2012. The announcement also aligns with Healthy People 2020 goals in the Substance Abuse topic area (HP 2020 40), underscoring that the focus is prevention oriented and tied to national public health priorities rather than enforcement activity.
The central outcome ONDCP and SAMHSA are buying with these mentoring awards is readiness and eligibility. By the end of the mentoring project period, each Mentee coalition is expected to meet all statutory eligibility requirements of the DFC program and be prepared to compete for DFC funding independently. To reach that endpoint, Mentor coalitions are expected to provide structured training and hands-on technical assistance that helps Mentees build a stable coalition infrastructure, develop capable leadership, and increase community readiness to address youth substance use. Another core expectation is guiding Mentees through a strategic planning process that results in a comprehensive community Action Plan, meaning the Mentee is not only organized but also able to demonstrate a coherent prevention strategy backed by local input and practical implementation steps.
Funding details in the notice indicate an estimated total of $750,000 for this cycle with an anticipated 10 awards. The award ceiling is $75,000 per grant, with no stated award floor. The funding instrument is a grant and the activity category is health. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect that federal dollars must be paired with non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants). The posting date is February 25, 2011, and the application deadline is April 25, 2011 (with an archive date of May 25, 2011).
Eligibility is tightly controlled by statute. Only eligible existing DFC grantees can apply to serve as Mentor coalitions, and applications are screened jointly by ONDCP and SAMHSA against the statutory eligibility requirements before they are allowed to proceed to peer review. The notice makes clear that failing any single eligibility requirement renders an application ineligible, that the Business Official will be notified of the reason, and that no new material can be added after submission to fix eligibility gaps. Final eligibility determinations rest with the DFC Administrator. After eligibility screening, qualified applications are scored in peer review using evaluation criteria described in the full announcement (Part V).
Overall, this grant competition is best understood as capacity building for prevention coalitions: it supports the mentoring relationship, the coaching and technical assistance activities, and the planning work that helps newer coalitions mature into DFC-ready applicants focused on preventing youth substance use. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Barbara Orlando, Division of Grants Management, SAMHSA, at (240) 276-1422 or Barbara.orlando@samhsa.hhs.gov. The program reference site is the DFC page at http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/dfc.
FY 2011 Drug Free Communities Mentoring Program (DFC Mentoring) FAQs
What is the FY 2011 Drug Free Communities Mentoring Program (DFC Mentoring)?
The FY 2011 DFC Mentoring Program is a federal discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen community-based prevention capacity. It funds existing Drug Free Communities (DFC) grantees to serve as Mentor coalitions to help newly formed or developing community coalitions (Mentees) that have never received DFC funding build the capacity needed to become eligible and competitive for DFC funding.
Which federal agencies administer this grant opportunity?
The program is jointly administered by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).
What is the main purpose of the mentoring awards?
The central outcome is readiness and eligibility. By the end of the mentoring project period, each Mentee coalition is expected to meet all statutory eligibility requirements of the DFC program and be prepared to compete for DFC funding independently.
Who is eligible to apply as a Mentor coalition?
Only eligible existing DFC grantees can apply to serve as Mentor coalitions. Eligibility is controlled by statute, and applications must meet all statutory eligibility requirements to be considered.
Who are the intended Mentees under this program?
Mentees are newly formed or developing community coalitions that have never received DFC funding. The mentoring relationship is intended to help these coalitions build the infrastructure and planning discipline necessary to become DFC-ready.
What kinds of activities are Mentor coalitions expected to provide?
Mentor coalitions are expected to provide structured training and hands-on technical assistance to help Mentees build stable coalition infrastructure, develop capable leadership, and increase community readiness to address youth substance use. Mentors are also expected to guide Mentees through a strategic planning process.
What planning deliverable is expected from the Mentee coalition?
A key expectation is that the Mentee completes a strategic planning process that results in a comprehensive community Action Plan. This Action Plan should reflect a coherent prevention strategy backed by local input and practical implementation steps.
Is this grant focused on prevention or enforcement?
The program is prevention oriented. The announcement aligns with Healthy People 2020 goals in the Substance Abuse topic area (HP 2020 40), indicating a public health prevention focus rather than enforcement activity.
How does this opportunity relate to the broader Drug Free Communities (DFC) program?
The DFC Mentoring Program sits within the larger DFC Support Program, created under the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20) and expanded through reauthorizations in 2001 (Public Law 107-82) and 2006 (Public Law 109-469). The 2006 reauthorization extended the program through 2012.
How much funding is available under this FY 2011 announcement?
The notice estimates a total of $750,000 available for this cycle.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates approximately 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $75,000 per grant.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is health.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect that federal dollars must be paired with non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is February 25, 2011.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 25, 2011.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is May 25, 2011.
How are applications reviewed for eligibility before peer review?
Applications are screened jointly by ONDCP and SAMHSA against the statutory eligibility requirements before they are allowed to proceed to peer review.
What happens if an application fails an eligibility requirement?
Failing any single eligibility requirement renders an application ineligible. The Business Official will be notified of the reason.
Can an applicant submit additional materials after submission to fix eligibility issues?
No. The notice states that no new material can be added after submission to fix eligibility gaps.
Who makes the final eligibility determination?
Final eligibility determinations rest with the DFC Administrator.
How are qualified applications evaluated after eligibility screening?
After eligibility screening, qualified applications are scored in peer review using evaluation criteria described in the full announcement (Part V).
What is the overall goal of this grant competition?
This competition supports capacity building for prevention coalitions by funding the mentoring relationship, coaching and technical assistance activities, and the planning work needed to help newer coalitions mature into DFC-ready applicants focused on preventing youth substance use.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Barbara Orlando, Division of Grants Management, SAMHSA. Phone: (240) 276-1422. Email: Barbara.orlando@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Where is the program reference site listed?
The program reference site is the DFC page at http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/dfc.
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