DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)

Grant for Nonprofit Substance Use Prevention Organizations

$120k

Amount

Cash

Oct 9, 2026

Deadline

Due today

District of Columbia

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Government

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Youth & Family Services
Community Development & Housing
Human Services & Social Welfare

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About this grant

Funds nonprofit and community-based organizations to implement evidence-based interventions and environmental strategies aimed at preventing and delaying substance use (vaping, alcohol, and marijuana) among youth and young adults ages 12–25. Each award supports programming within one of the eight wards of Washington, D.C., with a focus on high-risk populations and community-level prevention infrastructure. Grantees are expected to deliver multiple iterations of evidence-based interventions and at least one environmental strategy per grant year.

What you get

Up to $120,000 per award
Up to eight (8) awards available totaling $960,000
Anticipated performance period: November 2, 2026 – September 29, 2027
Potential for up to four (4) additional option years contingent on performance and fund availability
Technical assistance from DBH on effective methods to track output-level data
Collaboration support with existing DC Prevention Centers

How to apply

Notice of Eligibility and Experience Requirements (Attachment A)
Applicant Profile and Project Abstract (Attachment C)
Project Narrative (up to 6 pages)
Work Plan (Attachment D)
Staffing Plan (Attachment E) with staff CVs/resumes
Budget and Budget Justification (Attachment F)
Organizational Risk Self-Assessment (Attachment I)
Letters of Agreement
Organizational documents: Business License, Certificate of Clean Hands, IRS Tax-Exempt Determination Letter, IRS 990, W-9, Audited Financial Statements, Board of Directors list, Active UEI Number, Proof of Insurance, Cyber Liability Policy
Signed General Terms and Conditions and all required certifications (Attachments 1–9)

Eligibility

Must be a non-profit or community-based organization with an established physical presence in the District of Columbia within wards 1 through 8
Cannot be a current DC Prevention Center or a parent company
At least two (2) years of experience in addressing community and public health, substance use, mental health and behavioral health issues in the District of Columbia
At least two (2) years of experience working with youth and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25 at-risk or high-risk of substance use
Must have a UEI number, Tax ID, and be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM)
Individuals are not eligible for DBH grant funding
Must have a physical location in the District of Columbia and serve multiple neighborhoods within the proposed ward

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