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DARE program funding gap prompts grant-seeking after county decline
Summary
Craven County partners reported the local ABC board declined their DARE grant due to decreased liquor revenues; the district will use carryover funds for elementary DARE and pursue new grants to sustain the broader program.
Partners in Education told the board that the Craven County Alcoholic Beverage Control board declined the district’s grant request for DARE this fiscal year, citing a decline in local liquor sales revenue. Officials said carryover funds (about $13,500) and fundraiser proceeds will sustain the elementary DARE program this year, but middle and high school students will receive a one-day substance awareness alternative.
Partners and school staff asked permission to pursue grants (requests exceeding the district’s $10,000 threshold) to continue the program; the board unanimously authorized grant-seeking. Staff outlined program components supported by the funds: 10-week elementary lessons, summer DARE camp (four weeks at roughly $176 per child per week), workbooks, shirts and outreach events. The total DARE program cost for the district (elementary programs, middle/high awareness, camp and outreach) was described as around $25,000, and district and sheriff’s department personnel will continue involvement.
