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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 18, 2011 and posted on Jan 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 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 $9,350,000.00 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 75 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. (See Table 2 Statutory Eligibility Requirements of this RFA). Please read the Statutory Eligibility Requirements carefully and provide the information necessary to meet the requirements in Attachments 1 8 of your application. 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 contact person on the Application for Federal Assistance will receive a letter stating why the application was deemed ineligible. No new materials 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 applications will be jointly screened by ONDCP and SAMHSA to determine whether each applicant meets all the DFC Program eligibility requirements contained in Table 2. In addition, the non profit status of the grantee organization 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 Part V of this RFA, Application Review Information. In this RFA, Table 2 Statutory Eligibility Requirements contains a summary of the Statutory Eligibility Requirements and the minimum documentation applicants must provide to meet the eligibility criteria. Where to Document section in the following table tell applicants where to include the required information in their applications (e.g., as an attachment, in the Project Narrative, in the Budget Narrative). 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 Support Program (DFC) is a federal grant opportunity for FY 2011 run as a joint effort between the White House 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 program is designed to fund and reinforce local community coalitions whose core mission is preventing and reducing substance use among young people. For this opportunity, "youth" is defined as anyone age 18 or younger. The broader long-term intent is that by lowering youth substance use and changing community conditions that contribute to use, communities will also see reductions in adult substance abuse over time.
At the center of the DFC program are two required goals that grantees must treat as the main focus of their federally funded work. The first goal is to establish and strengthen collaboration across a community, bringing together public and private nonprofit organizations along with partners from federal, state, local, and tribal governments, all in support of a coalition approach to youth substance use prevention. The second goal is to reduce substance use among youth by targeting local risk factors that increase the likelihood of substance abuse and boosting protective factors that reduce that likelihood. In practice, the program is meant to help communities coordinate across sectors, align strategies, and sustain prevention work through shared planning and accountability rather than isolated efforts.
This funding opportunity sits within a longer statutory framework. The DFC program was created through the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20), reauthorized in 2001 (Public Law 107-82), and reauthorized again through the ONDCP Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-469), which extended the program for five years through 2012. The announcement also ties to national public health priorities, noting alignment with Healthy People 2020 in the Substance Abuse topic area (HP 2020-40). Historically, the program has had a wide national footprint: since 1998, ONDCP has awarded roughly 1,750 grants, spanning rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities.
For FY 2011 specifically, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant in the health funding category, with an estimated 75 awards anticipated. The estimated total funding available is $9,350,000, and the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $125,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must be prepared to meet matching expectations as part of their project financing plan. The CFDA number tied to this program is 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants), and the funding opportunity number is SP 11-002.
Eligibility is treated as a strict threshold issue for DFC. Applicants must meet statutory eligibility requirements written directly into the DFC Act, and the announcement makes clear that missing even one required element will result in the application being deemed ineligible and not forwarded to peer review. ONDCP and SAMHSA jointly screen submissions to confirm that every statutory requirement is met, and they also verify nonprofit status and the applicant organization's capacity to manage federal funds responsibly. The application instructions emphasize that documentation must be placed exactly where required (such as specified attachments, the project narrative, or budget narrative), and that no additional materials can be added after submission. Even after an award, grantees must continue to demonstrate compliance with all statutory eligibility requirements each year to remain eligible for continued funding.
Key dates for this FY 2011 competition include a posted date of January 18, 2011, with an application deadline (closing date) of March 18, 2011, and an archive date of April 17, 2011. Applicants needing access assistance or administrative support were directed to contact Barbara Orlando in SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management at (240) 276-1422 or Barbara.orlando@samhsa.hhs.gov. Additional background and grantee information was referenced through the DFC program website hosted by the White House drug policy office.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) FY 2011
What is the Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC)?
The Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) is a federal grant opportunity intended to fund and reinforce local community coalitions whose core mission is preventing and reducing substance use among young people.
Which federal agencies run the DFC program for FY 2011?
For FY 2011, DFC is a joint effort between the White House 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 main purpose of the DFC grant?
The program is designed to support coalition-based prevention work that reduces youth substance use and changes community conditions that contribute to use, with the longer-term intent that communities will also see reductions in adult substance abuse over time.
How does this opportunity define "youth"?
For this opportunity, "youth" is defined as anyone age 18 or younger.
What are the two required goals grantees must focus on?
The DFC program requires grantees to treat two goals as the main focus of federally funded work:
- Establish and strengthen collaboration across the community by bringing together public and private nonprofit organizations and partners from federal, state, local, and tribal governments to support a coalition approach to youth substance use prevention.
- Reduce substance use among youth by addressing local risk factors that increase the likelihood of substance abuse and strengthening protective factors that reduce that likelihood.
What approach does DFC emphasize in practice?
DFC is intended to help communities coordinate across sectors, align strategies, and sustain prevention work through shared planning and accountability rather than isolated efforts.
What is the statutory authority for the DFC program?
The DFC program was created through the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20), reauthorized in 2001 (Public Law 107-82), and reauthorized again through the ONDCP Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-469), which extended the program for five years through 2012.
Does this opportunity align with any national public health priorities?
Yes. The announcement notes alignment with Healthy People 2020 in the Substance Abuse topic area (HP 2020-40).
How widespread has the DFC program been historically?
Since 1998, ONDCP has awarded roughly 1,750 grants spanning rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities.
What type of grant is this for FY 2011?
For FY 2011, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant in the health funding category.
How many awards are anticipated for FY 2011?
The opportunity anticipates an estimated 75 awards.
What is the estimated total funding available for FY 2011?
The estimated total funding available is $9,350,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $125,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must be prepared to meet matching expectations as part of their project financing plan.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 93.276 (Drug Free Communities Support Program Grants).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SP 11-002.
How strict are the eligibility requirements?
Eligibility is treated as a strict threshold issue. Applicants must meet statutory eligibility requirements written into the DFC Act, and missing even one required element will result in the application being deemed ineligible and not forwarded to peer review.
Who screens applications for eligibility?
ONDCP and SAMHSA jointly screen submissions to confirm that every statutory requirement is met.
What additional checks are part of the eligibility screening?
In addition to confirming statutory eligibility requirements, ONDCP and SAMHSA verify nonprofit status and the applicant organization's capacity to manage federal funds responsibly.
How important is it to follow the application instructions exactly?
The instructions emphasize that documentation must be placed exactly where required (such as specified attachments, the project narrative, or budget narrative). The announcement also states that no additional materials can be added after submission.
Can applicants submit missing documents after the deadline?
No. The announcement specifies that no additional materials can be added after submission.
Do grantees have to remain eligible after receiving an award?
Yes. Even after an award, grantees must continue to demonstrate compliance with all statutory eligibility requirements each year to remain eligible for continued funding.
What are the key dates for the FY 2011 competition?
- Posted date: January 18, 2011
- Application deadline (closing date): March 18, 2011
- Archive date: April 17, 2011
Who can applicants contact for access assistance or administrative support?
Applicants needing access assistance or administrative support were directed to contact Barbara Orlando in SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management at (240) 276-1422 or Barbara.orlando@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Where can applicants find additional background or grantee information?
Additional background and grantee information was referenced through the DFC program website hosted by the White House drug policy office.
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