Congresswoman Pou Announces $125,000 Federal Award for Kearny Drug Prevention
PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that the Town of Kearny has been awarded $125,000 to support the Kearny Prevention Coalition and its work to prevent substance use.
The federal award comes through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Drug-Free Communities Support Program. The funding will support the Kearny Prevention Coalition Drug-Free Communities Support Project over the coming year. The grant is a continuation of federal support for the program, whose current project period runs through September 2027.
“Preventing substance use starts with strong communities and making sure our young people have the support they need,” said Congresswoman Pou. “This $125,000 federal award will help the Kearny Prevention Coalition continue its vital work with young people and families. I am proud to have helped secure this funding and will keep fighting to bring federal dollars home to Kearny and communities across our district.”
“Fighting drug dependence and abuse is one of the most important responsibilities of government and a team effort. Federal support like this is critical. I thank Congresswoman Pou for helping secure this money for Kearny,” said Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle.
The Drug-Free Communities Support Program provides federal funding to community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among young Americans. This award is administered by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
Since taking office, Congresswoman Pou has worked to bring federal resources back to the 35 cities and towns within New Jersey’s Ninth District. Her office collaborates directly with mayors, municipalities, local agencies and community organizations to identify federal funding opportunities and aggressively support grant applications.
Pou has secured over $24 million in federal Community Project Funding for infrastructure, public safety, flood mitigation and other local priorities across Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties.
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