With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to develop, implement, or expand comprehensive programs in response to the overdose crisis and the impacts of illicit opioids, stimulants, or other substances. The program provides resources to support state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to respond to illicit substance use and misuse, reduce overdose deaths, promote public safety, and support access to prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services in the community and justice system.
Solicitation Categories:
- Category 1a: Local Applications (urban area)
- Category 1b: Local Applications (suburban area)
- Category 1c: Local Applications (rural or tribal area)
- Category 2: Statewide Applications
Eligible Applicants:
- Category 1:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- City, township, or county governments in rural areas
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Category 2:
- State units of governments applying on behalf of up to six local jurisdictions
On June 5, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET, BJA will hold a webinar to provide a detailed overview of this solicitation and allow an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. Register to participate.
See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.