Stefanik Applauds $625,000 Drug Policy Office Award
Froom the office of Congresswoman Elise Stafanik
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) applauded $625,000 in White House Drug Policy Office Awards to organizations across the district. These grants will provide local community coalitions with funding to prevent youth substance abuse, including prescription drugs, marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol abuse.
“This needed funding will help combat illicit drug use and make our communities healthier,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “As a Member of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, I applaud the White House for making this funding in our district a priority. I will continue to work in Congress to combat addiction and ensure that our communities have the resources they need in this fight.”
Details of the grants are as follows:
FY 2018 DFC Continuation Grantees in the 21st Congressional District of New York
- Application Number: 5 SP020538-05
o Grantee Name: SEAWAY VALLEY COUNCIL FOR ALC/SUB ABUSE
o Grantee Congressional District: 21
o Coalition Name: Massena Drug Free Community Coalition
o Grant Amount: 125000
- Application Number: 5 SP020546-05
o Grantee Name: ALCOHOL/SUBS ABUSE CNCL JEFFERSON CNTY
o Grantee Congressional District: 21
o Coalition Name: Alliance for Better Communities
o Grant Amount: 125000
- Application Number: 5 SP020814-04
o Grantee Name: ALC & SUB ABUSE CNL HAMILTON/FULTON/MONT
o Grantee Congressional District: 21
o Coalition Name: Four Rivers Alliance of Hamilton County
o Grant Amount: 125000
- Application Number: 5 SP080044-02
o Grantee Name: Mountain View Prevention Services, Inc.
o Grantee Congressional District: 21
o Coalition Name: Youth Empowerment and Health! Community Coalition
o Grant Amount: 125000
- Application Number: 5 SP080055-02
o Grantee Name: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
o Grantee Congressional District: 21
o Coalition Name: Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment
o Grant Amount: 125000
Posted: August 29th, 2018 under Congressional News, Heathcare News.