Project Grant NH28CE003774

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/29
Dollars Obligated $250K
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Financial Resources
Federal Grant Program
93.276
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maryland, USA

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, awarded a $250,000 Drug-Free Communities (CFDA 93.276) Project Grant to Bridging Hope, Inc. The grant will fund the Hope Wellness and Prevention Youth Alliance (HOPEYA) coalition's efforts to prevent and reduce substance use among youth (ages 12-18) in targeted zip codes in West and North Baltimore, Maryland.

Over the 5-year project period from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2029, HOPEYA will implement evidence-based strategies to address root causes and local conditions contributing to youth marijuana use and underage drinking. Key activities will include fostering relationships, broadening coalition capabilities, and introducing innovative educational and community-level approaches. The coalition will also focus on bolstering protective factors, modifying policies, and providing connections to resources, while promoting inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and destigmatizing language through prevention and outreach initiatives.

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