Claire Kartoz
Claire Kartoz serves as a Managing Director of Grants & Federal Affairs, serving clients in the Nonprofit practice. Leveraging her experience with project and team management, Claire works with nonprofits to identify and pursue federal and foundation funding opportunities. She also provides analysis of Federal legislation and government relations support for nonprofit clients.
Federal nonprofit funding to prevent substance use in our communities.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the next round of Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program funding to support prevention of youth substance use and strengthen community-level prevention strategies. Coalitions have the opportunity to receive up to 10 years of consistent funding through the two grants – New (Years 1 – 5) and Continuation (Years 6 – 10).
The Drug-Free Communities Program funds nonprofit community-based coalitions, or a nonprofit member of a coalition, that work to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. Each coalition should include youth, parents, businesses, media, schools, youth-servicing organizations, religious or fraternal organizations, law enforcement, civic or volunteer groups, healthcare professionals, a state/local/tribal government agency with substance use prevention expertise, and other prevention organizations.
- Deadline: April 14th, 2026
- Award: Up to $125,000 per year for 5 years, $625,000 total
- Expected Awards:50
- Total Program Funding: $31,250,000
- Deadline: April 14th, 2026
- Award: Up to $125,000 per year for 5 years, $625,000 total
- Expected Awards:50
- Total Program Funding: $31,250,000
Find a CDC Drug-Free Community Coalition near you.
Over 500 drug-free community coalitions operate across the county. Find active coalitions in your city, state, or zip code here.
We can help you submit your CDC Drug Free Communities application.
Let McAllister & Quinn help write your proposal today! We are a grants consulting and government relations firm with 20 years of experience. We’ve secured more than $18,000,000,000 in competitive grant funding for our clients.
At McAllister & Quinn, we work closely with community coalitions navigating CDC prevention funding, from initial readiness assessments to full proposal development. If you want to explore whether the Drug-Free Communities Support Program or continuation funding is right for you, we are here to help. Contact us for a free consultation to talk through your goals and next steps.
