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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 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 Jan 13, 2009 and posted on Jan 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $17,000,000.00 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 130 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 20) and its subsequent Reauthorization Acts (Public Law 107 82 and Public Law 109 469), authorize initial grant funding or renewal grant funding for coalitions who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. All DFC applications will be jointly screened by ONDCP and SAMHSA to determine whether the applicant meets all the DFC program coalition eligibility requirements contained in the eligibility requirement items below. Applications submitted by eligible coalitions that demonstrate that they meet all requirements will then be evaluated, scored, and rated by an independent peer review panel according to the evaluation criteria described in Part V, Application Review Information, of this announcement. Applications submitted by applicants that do not demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements will not advance to the peer review stage. DFC grant funds are intended to support eligible community based coalitions. Please refer to the RFA for specific DFC eligibility requirements and the minimum documentation applicants must provide in Part V, Section G ( Documentation for Eligibility Requirements ) of their application. SAMHSA/ONDCP will not accept any additional materials submitted after the published deadline for this RFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) is a federal grant opportunity announced for FY 2009 through a partnership between the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). The purpose of the program is to fund and strengthen local, community-based coalitions that are working to prevent and reduce substance use among young people. In this announcement, "youth" is defined as individuals age 18 and younger, and the program expects grantees to keep youth substance use prevention as the central focus of their federally funded work.
DFC is built around two core goals. The first is to build and reinforce collaboration across a community by bringing together community groups, private nonprofit organizations, and government partners at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels. The idea is that substance use prevention is more effective when it is coordinated, shared across sectors, and sustained by a coalition rather than isolated programs. The second goal is to reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance use among adults as well. This is meant to happen by targeting the specific local conditions that increase risk for substance use and by strengthening the protective factors that help prevent it. The scope of substances is broad and includes, among others, narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis, inhalants, alcohol, and tobacco when use is prohibited by applicable law. A key requirement is that DFC-funded projects must address multiple drugs of abuse rather than focusing on only one substance.
This grant program has a long legislative history and is authorized through the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997, with later reauthorizations in 2001 and 2006. The 2006 reauthorization extended the program for five more years through 2012, signaling an ongoing federal commitment to community coalition models. The opportunity is also aligned with Healthy People 2010, specifically focus area 26 on Substance Abuse, which frames substance use prevention as a national public health priority.
For FY 2009, the announcement anticipated roughly 130 new awards nationwide. Since 1998, ONDCP has awarded about 1,500 DFC grants, with funded communities spanning rural, urban, suburban, and tribal areas across all regions of the United States. The program has historically placed priority on economically disadvantaged communities, including counties where 20 percent or more of children live below the poverty line as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, reflecting an emphasis on directing prevention resources to areas facing higher structural risk.
The funding opportunity is discretionary and uses a grant instrument under CFDA 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants). The estimated total funding available for this cycle was about $17,000,000, with an award ceiling of $125,000. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect that federal funds must be paired with non-federal support in some form, consistent with DFC program expectations.
Eligibility is centered on community-based coalitions that meet specific statutory and program requirements. Applications are screened jointly by ONDCP and SAMHSA to verify that coalition eligibility criteria are met, and only those that document compliance move forward to an independent peer review process for scoring. The announcement stresses that eligibility documentation must be included by the deadline and that no additional materials will be accepted after the closing date, so completeness at submission is critical.
Key logistics for this FY 2009 opportunity include a posting date of January 13, 2009 and an application deadline of March 20, 2009, with the opportunity archived on April 19, 2009. The funding opportunity number is SP 09-002. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to a SAMHSA grants management contact (Barbara Orlando) in Rockville, Maryland, with phone and email provided for assistance.
Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) FY 2009 (SP 09-002) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC)?
The Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) is a federal discretionary grant program designed to fund and strengthen local, community-based coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among young people.
Which federal agencies partnered on this FY 2009 DFC grant opportunity?
This opportunity was announced through a partnership between the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).
What is the main purpose of the DFC program?
The purpose is to fund and strengthen local, community-based coalitions that work to prevent and reduce substance use among youth, with youth substance use prevention expected to remain the central focus of the federally funded work.
How does this announcement define "youth"?
In this announcement, "youth" is defined as individuals age 18 and younger.
What are the two core goals of the DFC program?
The two core goals are: (1) to build and reinforce collaboration across a community by bringing together community groups, private nonprofit organizations, and government partners (federal, state, local, and tribal); and (2) to reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance use among adults as well, by addressing local risk conditions and strengthening protective factors.
Does DFC focus on coalition-building or on isolated prevention programs?
DFC is built around coordinated, cross-sector coalition work. The announcement emphasizes that prevention is more effective when it is coordinated and sustained by a coalition rather than delivered as isolated programs.
What populations are the prevention efforts primarily intended to impact?
The primary focus is reducing substance use among youth (age 18 and under), with an expectation that reductions among adults will occur over time as community conditions improve.
What substances are covered under the DFC program?
The scope is broad and includes, among others, narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis, inhalants, alcohol, and tobacco when use is prohibited by applicable law.
Is a project allowed to focus on only one substance?
No. A key requirement stated in the announcement is that DFC-funded projects must address multiple drugs of abuse rather than focusing on only one substance.
What legislation authorizes the DFC program?
The DFC program is authorized through the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997, with reauthorizations in 2001 and 2006.
How long was the program extended under the 2006 reauthorization?
The 2006 reauthorization extended the program for five additional years through 2012.
Is this opportunity connected to any national public health framework?
Yes. The opportunity is aligned with Healthy People 2010, specifically focus area 26 on Substance Abuse, which frames substance use prevention as a national public health priority.
How many new awards were anticipated for FY 2009?
The announcement anticipated approximately 130 new awards nationwide for FY 2009.
How large is the DFC program historically?
Since 1998, ONDCP has awarded about 1,500 DFC grants, with funded communities spanning rural, urban, suburban, and tribal areas across all regions of the United States.
Does the program prioritize any specific types of communities?
Historically, the program has placed priority on economically disadvantaged communities, including counties where 20 percent or more of children live below the poverty line as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the CFDA number for this grant program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants).
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The funding opportunity is described as discretionary and uses a grant instrument under CFDA 93.276.
How much total funding was estimated to be available for this FY 2009 cycle?
The estimated total funding available for this cycle was about $17,000,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount for an individual grant?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $125,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or match requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect federal funds to be paired with non-federal support in some form, consistent with DFC program expectations.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is centered on community-based coalitions that meet specific statutory and program requirements.
How is eligibility verified and how are applications reviewed?
Applications are screened jointly by ONDCP and SAMHSA to confirm coalition eligibility criteria are met. Only applications that document compliance proceed to an independent peer review process for scoring.
What is the importance of including eligibility documentation by the deadline?
The announcement stresses that eligibility documentation must be included by the deadline. It also states that no additional materials will be accepted after the closing date, so applications must be complete at submission.
Will the agencies accept missing or late supplemental documents after submission?
No. The announcement states that no additional materials will be accepted after the closing date.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is SP 09-002.
What were the key dates for the FY 2009 opportunity?
The posting date was January 13, 2009. The application deadline was March 20, 2009. The opportunity was archived on April 19, 2009.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to a SAMHSA grants management contact, Barbara Orlando, in Rockville, Maryland, with phone and email provided in the announcement.
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