Description:
The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announce the availability of funds for Drug Free Communities Support Mentoring Program (DFC Mentoring) grants. The purpose of the DFC Mentoring Program is to support and encourage the development of new, self-supporting, community anti-drug coalitions that are focused on the prevention of substance abuse in the new coalition?s community. Applicants may propose to assist one or more communities in efforts to begin coalition operations or to expand or strengthen the operations of coalitions that want to receive such assistance.
The DFC Mentoring Program is part of the Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFCSP), a collaborative initiative sponsored by ONDCP and managed by SAMHSA to:
* reduce substance abuse among youth;
* help community coalitions strengthen collaboration;
* enhance intergovernmental collaboration, cooperation and coordination;
* enable communities to conduct data-driven, research-based prevention planning, and
* provide communities with technical assistance, guidance, and financial support.
Who can apply:
Anyone/General Public
City Or Township Governments
County Governments
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
Independent School Districts
Minority Group
Native American Organization
Non-Government - General
Nonprofits Having A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Nonprofits That Do Not Have A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Other Private Institution/Organization
Private Institutions Of Higher Education
Private Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Profit Organization
Public And State Controlled Institutions Of Higher Education
Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
Quasi-Public Nonprofit Institution/Organization
Small Business (Less Than 500 Employees
Special District Governments
U.S. Territories And Possessions (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Eligible functional categories:
Funding Sources:
More Information:
Request for Applications (RFA) for Drug Free Communities Support Mentoring Program
If you have problems accessing the full announcement, please contact:
Ruiz, Ivette
Address Info:
Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention