Originally funded by Congress in 1997 with the understanding that local problems need local solutions, the federal Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) is a cornerstone of the Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCPs) national drug control strategy.
The competitive funding provides support for community coalitions that focus on comprehensive strategies and environmental change to prevent and reduce youth substance use. Applicants who meet the criteria to apply may request up to $125,00 in funding for each year of a five-year cycle. Grantees may apply for a second round of competitive funding for years 6-10. DFC grants this year will generate about $4 million for substance abuse prevention initiatives in Washington State, in addition to the required minimum 100% local match funding.
The ONDCP is responsible for the program and partners with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, who administers and manages DFC. Washington State currently has 33 DFC grantees.
For more information visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/ or contact Julia.Havens@dshs.wa.gov.