CARA FY26 Disclosure of DFC Support Program Funding.docx

This is a disclosure form for applicants to the FY 2026 CARA Local Drug Crises Grant program. The form certifies whether the applicant is a current or former recipient of Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program funding, which is a mandatory eligibility requirement for the grant. Applicants must complete the form by identifying their DFC grant award number, coalition name, years of funding received, and providing the legal applicant's name, signature, title, organization/agency, and submission date. The form attests that the information provided is true and correct, and that the coalition meets the eligibility criteria to apply for the FY 2026 CARA grant.

The CARA Local Drug Crises Grant, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, provides enhancement funding to community-based coalitions working to prevent and reduce opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth ages 12-18. Eligible applicants must be domestic public or private nonprofits with current or former DFC program affiliation. Awards typically range from $250,000 to $418,329 for 12-month budget periods within a project period of up to five years. The program utilizes cooperative agreement instruments, with applications evaluated on scientific and technical merit, fund availability, and alignment with CDC priorities.