United Community Services, through the Drug and Alcoholism Council of Johnson County, has been working to increase resources for, and access to, substance abuse services since the 1970's. The entire community benefits when substance abuse is prevented and/or effectively treated, with lower healthcare costs, a reduction in crimes, child abuse and neglect, and increased employment and productivity overall. The Drug and Alcoholism Council (DAC 2023 members), a program of UCS founded in the 1970’s, is an all-volunteer advisory body that oversees functions related to alcohol/drug planning and allocations in Johnson County. The goal is to reduce alcohol and other drug problems by promoting, supporting, and advocating for the full continuum of care – prevention, education, intervention, treatment and recovery – for residents of Johnson County.
The DAC’s primary activity is making recommendations to city and county governments on the allocations of funds generated by the Kansas liquor-by-the-drink excise tax (referred to as alcohol tax funds – ATF) to substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. Non-profit agencies, public school districts and local government entities competitively apply for ATF through an application process to the DAC. Through this process participating jurisdictions maximize the benefits of funds, and enable thousands of Johnson County residents to access services.
The DAC meets regularly, typically on the third Friday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. In 2023, meetings will be held Jan. 20, Feb. 17, April 21, May 19, Aug. 18, Oct. 13, and Nov. 17. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the DAC will be meeting virtually until further notice. To join the Zoom virtual meeting, contact Christina Ashie Guidry at christinag@ucsjoco.org.
Every three to five years the ATF funding priorities are developed through a formal planning process that includes input from key stakeholders, a review of current literature, and an analysis of indicator data in Johnson County. The Alcohol Tax Fund 2023-2028 Funding Priorities Report is the culmination of the most recently completed formal planning process. The report includes the DAC approved funding priorities for the 2023-2028 grant cycles, a description of the methodology, and a summary of the information collected and reviewed.
The 2023 Alcohol Tax Fund (ATF) grant cycle is no longer accepting applications at this time.
The 2023 ATF Request for Proposals (RFP), grant application, and agency standards are available as of May 5, 2022. Applications and accompanying documentation are due August 4, 2022 by 3:00 p.m.
Applicants must be a nonprofit, a Johnson County public school district, or a program of Johnson County government or the 10th Judicial District Court.
Applicants not receiving a 2022 ATF grant must discuss their request with Christina Ashie Guidry, christinag@ucsjoco.org, prior to submission.
The 2023 virtual RFP meetings are May 12 at 9:00 a.m. for regular ATF applications and 10:00 a.m. for schools via Zoom. RSVP to Christina, christinag@ucsjoco.org, by May 10 at 3 p.m. for the Zoom link.
2023 ATF Regular Application
2023 ATF Funding Priorities
2023 ATF RFP
2023 ATF Application
2023 ATF Agency Standards
2023 ATF Budget
2023 ATF School Application
2023 ATF Funding Priorities
2023 ATF School RFP
2023 ATF School Application
2023 ATF Budget
2022 Alcohol Tax Fund Grants
Proposals for 2022 grants were reviewed by the Drug and Alcoholism (DAC) of Johnson County, and $1,898,797 in ATF grants was recommended for funding.
2022 ATF Year End Report
2022 ATF Recommendations Report
2021 Alcohol Tax Fund Grants
Proposals for 2021 grants were reviewed by the Drug and Alcoholism Council (DAC) of Johnson County, and $1,922,200 in ATF grants was recommended for funding.
2021 Year End Report
2021 ATF Recommendations Report
2020 Alcohol Tax Fund Grants
Proposals for 2020 grants were reviewed by the Drug and Alcoholism Council (DAC) of Johnson County, and $2,023,712 in ATF grants was recommended for funding.
2020 Year End Report
2020 ATF Recommendations Report
2019 Alcohol Tax Fund Grants
Proposals for 2019 grants were reviewed by the Drug and Alcoholism Council (DAC) of Johnson County, and $2,023,712 in ATF grants was recommended for funding.
2019 Year End Report
2019 ATF Recommendations Report