Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Drug Free Communities Grant recipients, as awarded by the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Partners for a Drug-Free Milford Miami Township is the region's newest grantee.  They will receive $625,000 over the next five years to facilitate citizen participation in local youth drug prevention efforts including prescription drug diversion and prevention initiatives and underage drinking programs.  Substance Abuse of Greater Anderson (SAGA) coalition received a new five year renewal, their second and final renewal.

Butler County Coalition was awarded a mentoring grant to mentor the Coalition for a Healthy Middletown.  Mentoring grants award $75,000 for two years to help new coalitions grow capacity and prepare for future DFC funding.

Other area coalitions currently receiving DFC funding that were continued, include:

• Stayin' Alive, Franklin County LCC
• Dearborn County CASA
• Kenton County Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse
• People of Color Wellness Alliance
• Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Fairfield
• Butler County Coalition for Healthy, Safe, and Drug-Free Communities
  

This means that $1,075,000 will be invested in preventing underage drinking and substance abuse in the greater Cincinnati region, this year alone!

Congratulations to all grantees!

Find out more at the ONDCP website.