North River Prevention Partners
North River Prevention Partners - The Beginning...North River Prevention Partners was established in 2015 as Palmetto Prevention Partnership by a small, dedicated group of local folks who saw a need and filled it.
One name change (to reflect the whole North River area), three grant applications, and four years later we finally received the Drug-Free Communities grant in October 2019! The grant is a mix of federal dollars and local elbow grease- $125,000/ year with a 100% match from the community (dollars, in-kind services, and/or volunteer hours). That means over $2.5 million in prevention services for our community over the life of the 10-year grant!
We hope you join us in our efforts as we work to protect our North River communities from the devastation that substance abuse can bring.
NRPP Awarded Drug-Free Communities Grant to Combat Youth Substance Use Across Florida
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has awarded North River Prevention Partners (NRPP) the prestigious Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant. This recognition will further support local coalitions in Florida working to prevent substance use among youth.
“The Biden-Harris Administration is deeply committed to supporting our nation’s youth and strengthening their overall well-being,” said ONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta. “This new funding, provided through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, will empower local coalitions across Florida to prevent youth substance use and foster healthier communities.”