DFC Infographics

Create drug-free communities to prevent substance use among America's youth.

3,000 DFC grants have been awarded since 1998.

DFC coalitions help lower substance use among youth.

Schools can connect DFC coalitions to youth and families.

DFC coalitions prioritize education about vaping risks.

DFC coalitions work to prevent misuse of prescription opioids and synthetic drugs.

DFC coalitions promote various youth substance use prevention strategies.

DFC coalitions promote prevention strategies among youth in underrepresented groups.

DFC coalitions work with different types of communities.

DFC coalitions work with thousands of people every year to help prevent youth substance use.

DFC coalitions study negative risk factors that can lead to youth substance use.

DFC coalition use different prevention activities to reduce youth substance use.

DFC coalitions help decrease substance use among middle school and high school youth.

The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program funds coalitions to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. It is administered by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).