What is the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program?

The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use. The program provides grant awards to community-based coalitions addressing youth substance use per year. For more information, visit Drug-Free Communities Support Program.

Coalition NameGrantee NameCountyGrant Year
St. Francois County Community PartnershipSt. Francois County Community PartnershipSt. Francois02
Phelps County Child Advocacy NetworkPhelps County Committee to Prevent Child AbusePhelps07
Iron County Health CoalitionIron County Health CoalitionIron04
Healthy Dent County Prevention CoalitionCouncil for a Healthy Dent CountyDent05

What is a DFC community coalition?

A community coalition is a community-based formal arrangement for cooperation and collaboration among 12 community groups, or sectors, defined in the DFC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The 12 required sectors are:

  • Youth
  • Parents
  • Business
  • Media
  • School
  • Youth-serving organizations
  • Law enforcement
  • Religious or fraternal organizations
  • Civic or volunteer groups
  • Healthcare professional or organizations
  • State, local, and tribal government agencies
  • Other local organizations involved in reducing substance use

Each group retains its identity, but all agree to work together toward a common goal.

Drug-Free Communities Notice of Funding Opportunity: Questions and Answers