Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants in Connecticut
Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants (93.276) awarded $17.5 million to recipients in Connecticut in 55 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.5% of the program's national total. Positive Directions - the Center for Prevention and Counseling, Inc. received the most, $836,097.
- Awarded in Connecticut$17.5 million
- Awards55
- Share of the program3.5%
- Rank among states8th of 53
- National total$500 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 34 | $5.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 25 | $4.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 25 | $3.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 27 | $3.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 19 | $2.1 million |
Recipients in Connecticut
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Directions - the Center for Prevention and Counseling, Inc. | Nonprofits | 2 | $836,097 |
| Kids in Crisis, Inc. | Nonprofits | 2 | $792,551 |
| City of Norwich | Other | 2 | $778,649 |
| Mid-Western Connecticut Council of Alcoholism, Inc. | Nonprofits | 2 | $760,943 |
| Bridges Healthcare, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $747,106 |
| Ledge Light Health District | Nonprofits | 2 | $661,125 |
| Naugatuck Youth Services, Inc. | Nonprofits | 2 | $651,711 |
| Wolcott Board of Education | State and local governments | 2 | $649,076 |
| McCall Foundation, Inc. | Nonprofits | 2 | $639,129 |
| Fairfield Public Schools | Nonprofits | 1 | $625,000 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – NEW (Year 1)
- Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6)
Questions people ask
How much Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants money goes to Connecticut?
$17.5 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 55 awards. Connecticut ranks 8th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants money in Connecticut?
The largest recipient is Positive Directions - the Center for Prevention and Counseling, Inc., with $836,097 in 2 awards. Next are Kids in Crisis, Inc. and City of Norwich.
Can organizations in Connecticut apply now?
Yes, 2 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants in other states
Other large programs in Connecticut
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- National School Lunch Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
- Special Education Grants to States
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies