Closed · CDC-RFA-CE-26-0110 · CFDA 93.799 · Discretionary

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $75K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 8, 2026
Close date
50
Expected awards

The verdict

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) is a closed discretionary listing from Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC that offered Up to $75,000 across 50 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $75K
award range
Closed
application status
50
expected awards
93.799
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) - is cataloged under number CDC-RFA-CE-26-0110 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.799, posted by Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 6, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $75,000. The agency has projected $18.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 50 awards. If the agency funds the expected 50 awards from the $18.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $375,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 8, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $75,000

Close Date

June 8, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date.

Posted

May 6, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$18,750,000

Expected Awards

50

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) are accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants to Address Local Drug Crises Grants (CARA Local Drug Crises Grants) as an enhancement to current or formerly funded Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program recipients. The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce the use of opioids and methamphetamines and the misuse of prescription drugs among youth ages 12-18 in communities throughout the United States.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Christi Jones

Key Dates

Posted May 6, 2026
Close Date June 8, 2026
Archive Date July 8, 2026
Last Updated May 6, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)", offered by Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC. It is associated with CFDA program 93.799. The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 8, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $75,000. Total estimated funding: $18,750,000. Expected number of awards: 50.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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