Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA CE21 210206CONT26
The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - Competing Continuation (Year 6) is a federal discretionary grant opportunity for FY 2026 jointly administered through the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC). Created under the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20), the program is designed to sustain and expand community-driven prevention work by funding local coalitions that focus on preventing and reducing substance use among young people.
At its core, the DFC program is about building and maintaining strong local partnerships that can change community conditions linked to youth substance use. The statute sets out two main goals. First, it aims to establish and strengthen collaboration across a community, bringing together public and private nonprofit agencies and all levels of government (federal, state, local, tribal) to support community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth ages 18 and under. Second, it seeks to reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance use among adults by targeting the local risk factors that make substance use more likely and boosting protective factors that help prevent it. In practical terms, applicants are expected to show how their coalition aligns local organizations and decision-makers around a shared prevention strategy that is grounded in community needs and conditions.
This specific notice of funding opportunity is a "competing continuation" for Year 6, meaning it is intended for coalitions that are not brand new to DFC. It is meant to fund applicants that have already completed an initial DFC five-year cycle (Years 1 through 5) and are seeking to continue into a second five-year cycle, as well as applicants that previously received DFC funding but experienced a lapse in funding and are now reapplying. Eligibility is therefore geared toward established, community-based coalitions with prior DFC experience that are continuing or restarting their DFC-supported prevention work rather than starting from scratch.
Eligible applicants span a wide range of organizations, reflecting the program's emphasis on broad community involvement. A DFC legal applicant (the organization applying on behalf of a coalition, which could be the coalition itself or another lead organization tied to the coalition) must be located in the United States or U.S. territories. The applicant generally must be a nonprofit recognized by the IRS as a 501(c) organization, or another entity the Administrator considers appropriate that is part of, or associated with, an established and legally recognized domestic public or private nonprofit organization. The eligible entity types listed for this opportunity include county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they meet the program's nonprofit-related requirements). The statutory language also points to potential applicants such as state and local governments, state-recognized tribes, urban Indian organizations (as defined in Pub. L. No. 94-437), professional associations, voluntary organizations, self-help groups, consumer and provider constituency groups, community- and faith-based organizations, and tribal organizations (referencing Pub. L. No. 114-198 Sec 103).
For purposes of this funding announcement, a "coalition" is defined as a formal, community-based arrangement where multiple community sectors agree to cooperate and collaborate toward a shared goal of a safe, healthy, drug-free community, while each participating group still retains its own identity. That definition signals what reviewers expect to see: a structured partnership across different parts of the community, not a single organization acting alone. The grant is therefore best suited to coalitions that can demonstrate active multi-sector engagement and coordinated planning and implementation.
Key logistics from the opportunity listing include the funding opportunity number CDC RFA CE21 210206CONT26, assistance listing (CFDA) number 93.276, and an application deadline of April 14, 2026. The award ceiling is listed at $125,000, with an estimated 50 awards expected. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses the grant funding instrument. The issuing agency is the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC.
Finally, the notice indicates the program is being positioned in alignment with the administration's stated drug policy priorities and notes that applicants are expected to support applicable Executive Orders. The notice lists several Executive Orders as relevant, including Executive Order 14168, Executive Order 14159, Executive Order 14173, Executive Order 13768, and Executive Order 14182. While the funding announcement does not spell out in the provided text exactly how each Executive Order will be operationalized in review or award management, it does make clear that compliance and alignment with applicable federal directives is an expectation tied to participation in the program.Apply for CDC RFA CE21 210206CONT26
- The Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – COMPETING CONTINUATION (Year 6)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.276.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-09-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-04-14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others, Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - Competing Continuation (Year 6)?
The DFC Support Program - Competing Continuation (Year 6) is a federal discretionary grant opportunity for FY 2026 that supports community-driven substance use prevention efforts. It funds local coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth (ages 18 and under), with the broader long-term intent of reducing substance use among adults by addressing local risk factors and strengthening protective factors.
2) Which federal agencies administer this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is jointly administered through the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC).
3) What law created the DFC program?
The DFC program was created under the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20).
4) What are the main goals of the DFC program (as described in the statute)?
The statute describes two main goals:
- To establish and strengthen collaboration across a community, bringing together public and private nonprofit agencies and all levels of government (federal, state, local, tribal) to support community coalitions working to prevent and reduce youth substance use (ages 18 and under).
- To reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance use among adults by targeting local risk factors and strengthening protective factors related to substance use.
5) What does "Competing Continuation (Year 6)" mean?
"Competing continuation" for Year 6 indicates this funding is not intended for brand-new DFC coalitions. It is intended for coalitions that have already completed an initial five-year DFC cycle (Years 1 through 5) and are seeking to continue into a second five-year cycle, as well as coalitions that previously received DFC funding but experienced a lapse and are now reapplying.
6) Who is this grant best suited for?
This grant is best suited for established, community-based coalitions with prior DFC experience that can demonstrate active multi-sector engagement and a coordinated prevention strategy grounded in community needs and conditions.
7) What population is the program primarily focused on?
The program is focused on preventing and reducing substance use among youth ages 18 and under. The program also aims to reduce adult substance use over time by changing community conditions that influence substance use.
8) What is a "coalition" for purposes of this funding announcement?
For this opportunity, a coalition is defined as a formal, community-based arrangement where multiple community sectors agree to cooperate and collaborate toward a shared goal of a safe, healthy, drug-free community, while each participating group retains its own identity.
9) Can a single organization apply without a broader community partnership?
The provided description emphasizes that reviewers expect to see a structured partnership across different parts of the community (a coalition), not a single organization acting alone. The grant is designed to fund coalitions that demonstrate active multi-sector engagement and coordinated planning and implementation.
10) What is a "DFC legal applicant"?
A DFC legal applicant is the organization applying on behalf of a coalition. It could be the coalition itself or another lead organization tied to the coalition.
11) Where must the applicant organization be located?
The DFC legal applicant must be located in the United States or U.S. territories.
12) Does the applicant have to be a 501(c) nonprofit?
The applicant generally must be a nonprofit recognized by the IRS as a 501(c) organization, or another entity the Administrator considers appropriate that is part of, or associated with, an established and legally recognized domestic public or private nonprofit organization.
13) What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?
The eligible entity types listed include:
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they meet the program's nonprofit-related requirements)
14) Are tribal entities mentioned as eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed among eligible entity types. The description also references state-recognized tribes and tribal organizations (referencing Pub. L. No. 114-198 Sec 103), and urban Indian organizations (as defined in Pub. L. No. 94-437) in the statutory language noted in the summary.
15) Are faith-based and community-based organizations mentioned?
Yes. The statutory language cited in the summary points to potential applicants such as community- and faith-based organizations, among other organization types.
16) What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number is CDC RFA CE21 210206CONT26.
17) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 93.276.
18) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is April 14, 2026.
19) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $125,000.
20) How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an estimated 50 awards expected.
21) Is this a discretionary grant or a formula entitlement program?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
22) What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses the grant funding instrument.
23) Which CDC component is listed as the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC (National Center for Injury Prevention and Control).
24) Does the notice mention alignment with federal drug policy priorities?
Yes. The notice indicates the program is being positioned in alignment with the administration's stated drug policy priorities.
25) Are Executive Orders referenced as part of expectations for applicants?
Yes. The notice states that applicants are expected to support applicable Executive Orders and references Executive Order 14168, Executive Order 14159, Executive Order 14173, Executive Order 13768, and Executive Order 14182.
26) Does the provided information explain how the Executive Orders will be applied in scoring, review, or award management?
No. The provided text does not spell out exactly how each Executive Order will be operationalized in review or award management. It does state that compliance and alignment with applicable federal directives is an expectation tied to participation in the program.
27) What should an applicant coalition be prepared to demonstrate in its approach (based on the description provided)?
Based on the description, applicants are expected to show how their coalition aligns local organizations and decision-makers around a shared prevention strategy that is grounded in community needs and local conditions, and how it works to reduce risk factors while strengthening protective factors linked to youth substance use.
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