New Drug-Free Communities grantees announced
Congratulations to the five new Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grantees in Washington state:
- Birch Bay-Blaine Thrives
- Burlington Healthy Community Coalition
- Kennewick's KEY Connection Coalition Drug Free Communities
- Mt. Baker Community Coalition Project for a Drug Free Community
- Pomeroy DFC Program
To receive funding through this highly competitive Federal program is a testament to the terrific work going on in those coalitions. As a DFC recipient, these grantees will receive up to $125,000 per year for five years with an opportunity to apply for an additional five years.
There were also three Washington coalitions that secured DFC funding for an additional five years:
- La Center United Drug Free Communities Support Program
- Prosser Drug Free Community Coalition
- Stevenson's One Prevention Alliance
Again, the continued coalition awards demonstrate the strength and effectiveness those coalitions have in their communities. These 8 coalitions join 16 other Washington coalitions with continuation grant awards, bringing the total of coalitions in the state funded through the Drug-Free Communities grant to 23.
Our congratulations to all DFC grantees on your hard work, successful applications, and the increased opportunity to create positive community-wide change preventing substance abuse!
Information about the DFC program and Drug-Free Communities grantees can be found here: www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/the-dfc-program/overview/
