How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Worth applying, even as a first-time applicant. 80% of awards go to organizations new to this program, and nonprofits win 71% of them. Based on 202 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 61% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $500,000. Expect about 57 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – NEW (Year 1)?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
The funder has forecast this opportunity but hasn't announced a deadline yet. Sign up for a reminder and we'll email you when it opens.