Cooperative Agreement H79SP081945

The Henrico Too Smart 2 Start (HTS2S) Coalition was awarded a $125,000 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CFDA 93.276) to implement the "Smart Start, Bright Futures" project. The project aims to significantly reduce youth alcohol and marijuana use in Henrico County, Virginia. Key activities include: Securing a qualified project coordinator and enhancing data collection efforts to support the coalition's...

This $125,000 annual Project Grant award from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (CDC) under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program (CFDA 93.276) will support the Austin Drug-Free Youth Coalition's efforts to address underage drinking and youth marijuana use in Austin, Texas. Over the five-year grant period from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2029, the coalition will: 1) assess community risk factors, 2) educate stakeholders on evidence-based prevention...

The Huron County Prevention Coalition was awarded a $125,000 Project Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants (DFC Support Program, CFDA 93.276). The Coalition will work to decrease alcohol and marijuana use among Huron County youth through collaboration, education, and youth empowerment initiatives. As the primary awardee, the Huron County Job and Family Services will implement prevention programs and services from...

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program (CFDA 93.276), awarded a $374,484 Project Grant to Multnomah County School District 1J (Portland Public Schools) on September 30, 2024. The five-year grant funding will support the establishment and strengthening of a community-based coalition focused on preventing and reducing substance use among youth in the Portland, Oregon area. The project aims to...

This $425,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (CFDA 16.548 Delinquency Prevention Program) aims to address high rates of youth mental health issues and substance use in York and Polk Counties, Nebraska. The initiative will partner with local schools, health departments, and community organizations to implement the following key interventions: Regular mental health screenings and counseling services for...

The Ketchikan Wellness Coalition received a $125,000 Project Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (CFDA Program 93.276: Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants). The five-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, supports the Ketchikan Drug Prevention Coalition's efforts to reduce alcohol and marijuana use among middle and high school students in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. The Coalition's...

The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery's Southern Ocean County Interfaith Advocacy and Leadership (SOCIAL) Coalition was awarded a $125,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. The 5-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, will be used to implement evidence-based strategies to reduce underage alcohol and e-cigarette use among youth aged 18 and younger in southern Ocean County, New Jersey....

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a 5-year, $375,000 Project Grant under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program to the San Juan County Partnership, Inc., a non-profit organization in Farmington, New Mexico. The grant will fund the Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) program, which aims to delay initiation and reduce use of cannabis, alcohol,...

The St. Francois County Community Partnership in Missouri was awarded a $375,000 Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant (CFDA 93.276) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement a five-year youth substance use prevention project. The grant will be used to strengthen the capacity of the local coalition, increase youth participation, deliver evidence-based prevention programs in schools, conduct public awareness campaigns, and collect data to measure progress in...

This $125,000 Project Grant awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program (CFDA 93.276) will fund the Berlin Prevention Works Coalition in Maryland to implement evidence-based strategies for community-level change to address youth marijuana and non-medical prescription drug use/opioids. The coalition will focus on the seven DFC strategies for community-level change, including providing information, enhancing skills, offering...