PHOENIX — Applications for the Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention Grant (RFGA#: RFGA-PC-GOYFF-070125-00) are now being accepted. Approximately $4 million will be awarded to organizations throughout Arizona to implement programs that enhance and increase parental or caregiver involvement and focus on substance abuse prevention for one or numerous substances.
With a maximum annual award of $200,000 per grantee, the grant is renewable for a combined term of up to three (3) years. The grant application will close on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Arizona time). The Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) invites grant applications from Arizona School Districts and Institutions of Higher Education (state university centers eligible to apply), Arizona Non-profit 501(c)(3) Organizations, Local, County, or State government entities in Arizona, Arizona Tribal Nations, Tribal Coalitions and Tribal Communities (serving Arizona residents), and any partnership of the above-listed organizations (an Arizona fiscal agent must be designated). Programs that support underserved communities or those at high risk of entering the foster care system are encouraged to apply.
A free eCivis account is required to apply. A non-mandatory virtual pre-application conference will be held for this Request for Grant Application (RFGA) via Zoom on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM (Arizona time). The deadline to register for the pre-application conference is Friday, February 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Arizona time). To register and receive further information regarding the pre-application conference, click here. For additional assistance regarding this opportunity, please contact Shane Richardson at [email protected].
About the Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention Grant Program
The monies awarded under this RFGA are State of Arizona funds. Per A.R.S. §13-901.02, the Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention—commonly referred to as the Parents Commission—receives 50% of the Drug Treatment and Education Fund comprised of tax revenues: 7% from spirituous liquor and 18% from vinous and malt beverages. As outlined in A.R.S. §41-1604.17, the Parents Commission uses this funding to support programs in Arizona that encourage parental involvement and increase awareness about the serious risks and public health problems related to the abuse of alcohol and controlled substances.