WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, is inviting applications for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. With an estimated total funding of $31.2 million, the program aims to enhance community coalitions focused on preventing youth substance use. The DFC Support Program, established by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997, emphasizes collaboration among various stakeholders, including community organi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its agency Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, has launched the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, offering competing continuation grants to community-based coalitions focused on reducing youth substance use. For Fiscal Year 2026, a total of $31.2 million is available, with individual awards capped at $125,000. An estimated 50 grants will be awarded to eligible applicants who have previously received DFC f more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants. With an estimated total funding of $16.9 million, the program aims to address the pressing issues of opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth aged 12-18 in communities across the United States. Grants will be  more ST