DFC Overview

The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program was started as a result of the passage of the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997. Since its inception, the DFC Program has funded nearly 2,500 community coalitions addressing youth substance use. To learn more about the DFC Program, click the link for a short video.

Application and Budget Requirements

Assembling the required sections of a Federal grant application can be challenging. Many find the budget preparation cumbersome. To learn more about preparing your application, including the budget, and ensuring your Federal forms are correct, click the link. This section also supplies information on:
•Federal Forms
•Budget Information
•Financial Capability Review

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 any one requirement will make an application ineligible and it will not proceed to Peer Review for scoring. Therefore, begin working toward meeting the Statutory Eligibility Requirements today by clicking the link to view a short video on these requirements.

Review of the Attachments

This video will walk you through the Attachments one-by-one and explain 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 can deem your application ineligible for review. Click the link on the right for information on the 13 required Attachments for the FY 2016 DFC Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).

Helpful Information for Preparing the DFC Application

This short video will provide applicant coalitions with helpful tips when preparing the FY 2016 DFC Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).

Project Narrative

The Project Narrative is comprised of the five questions found in the FY 2016 DFC Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). To learn more about how to address the Project Narrative questions, click the link to watch a short video.