Community Coalition Grant for 2010–2011
Bridging Prevention for Healthy Communities
ABC Announces Community Coalition Grant Recipients
for 2010–2011
Virginia ABC is pleased to announce seven Community Coalition grants totaling $56,350 for alcohol education and enforcement initiatives throughout the commonwealth. Funded by a federal grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the grants were awarded to organizations that demonstrated a creative and effective plan to promote zero tolerance for underage drinking, reach large numbers of people through its programs, gain broad-based community support and ensure effectiveness and accountability. Twenty-three 2010–2011 Community Coalition grant applications were received from across the commonwealth. The following seven organizations are the 2010–2011 Community Coalition Grant recipients:
- Historic Triangle Substance Abuse Coalition; Williamsburg ($10,000)
- Piedmont Community Services/HEY! (Helping Engage Youth) Coalition; Martinsville ($10,000)
- Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC); Roanoke ($8,725)
- Rockbridge Area Community Services; Lexington ($10,000)
- Substance Abuse Free Environment Inc. (SAFE); Chesterfield ($5,300)
- Strong Families/Great Youth Coalition; Harrisonburg ($7,000)
- City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach ($5,325)
For more information, including a detailed account of each organization's planned initiatives, view ABC's Aug. 4, 2010 Community Coalition news release.
Each year Virginia ABC offers Community Coalition grants up to $10,000 to support collaboration between local businesses, community organizations and state agencies, as they strive to promote zero tolerance for underage alcohol consumption. These grants encourage prevention initiatives that focus on environmental, educational and information dissemination strategies in their respective communities. Funding for the Community Coalition grants is through a federal grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
Contact Information
Virginia ABC Education Section
Community Coalition Grant
2901 Hermitage Road
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Phone (804) 213-4688
E-mail: education@abc.virginia.gov
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