CARA FY26 General Applicant Information.docx

This file is a required applicant information template for the CARA FY26 grant program. Applicants must provide comprehensive organizational and coalition details across two primary sections. The Key Personnel section requires the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) and Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) information, including name, title, complete address (no P.O. boxes), phone number, and email address for each position.

The Coalition and Community Information section mandates submission of the coalition's mission statement focused on youth substance use prevention and reduction, identification of specific substances addressed, coalition establishment date, all ZIP codes served, community population size, median community income, and clarification regarding service to federally recognized tribal areas. Organizations serving tribal areas must document representation from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, or tribal government agencies with substance use expertise. Additionally, applicants must provide their System for Award Management (SAM) registration date, as failure to maintain active SAM registration will result in application ineligibility. This template supports the FY 2026 CARA Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, designed to prevent and reduce opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth ages 12-18 in communities nationwide.