Drug Free Communities Support Program Overview

The DFC Program was started as a result of the passage of the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997. Since its inception, the program has funded nearly 2,000 community coalitions addressing youth substance use. If you are member of a community coalition and want to learn more about the DFC Program, click the link on the right for a short video that will provide you with an overview of DFC and what it provides to communities in the US and its Protectorates/Territories.

Statutory Eligibility Requirements

Coalitions that are interested in applying for the DFC grant must meet the statutory eligibility requirements outlined in the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997. Failure to meet even a single requirement will make an application ineligible and it will not proceed to Peer Review for scoring. We encourage coalitions that are thinking that DFC may be the right funding stream for them to begin working toward meeting the statutory eligibility requirements TODAY! Click the link on the right to view a short video on the DFC Statutory Eligibility Requirements

The Attachments

The Attachments for the DFC Request for Applications can be seen as cumbersome for first-time applicants. This video will walk you through the Attachments one-by-one and provide you with information about what you need to provide for each one. Many of the Attachments serve as your evidence of compliance with the Statutory Eligibility Requirements, so failure to provide what is requested could mean your application is deemed ineligible for review. Click the link on the right for The Attachments for a short explanation of how to handle the 17 required Attachments for the FY2012 DFC Request for Applications.

Preparing the Application and The Project Narrative

The Project Narrative is comprised of the 12 questions found the FY2012 DFC Request for Applications. This section comprises the bulk of your score during the peer review process (90 out of 100 points). To learn more about how to address the Project Narrative questions, click the link on the right.

Preparing the Budget and Federal Forms

Simply putting together the required part of a Federal grant application can be a challenge. Many find the budget preparation intimidating and cumbersome. To learn more about preparing your application, including the budget and ensuring your Federal forms are correct, click the link on the right for information on Application and Budget Requirements.