BJA FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) Investigations Training and Technical Assistance (TTA)

The BJA Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Investigations Training and Technical Assistance opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance provides federal leadership, funding, and resources to support law enforcement, improve public safety, and address critical justice system challenges, including the opioid crisis. This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the capacity of jurisdictions participating in the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program by delivering specialized training and technical assistance that enhances investigative strategies and interagency coordination. The purpose of this program is to support a single provider that will deliver targeted training and technical assistance to COSSUP grantees. The focus is on improving strategic, operational, and tactical responses to the unlawful distribution of opioids and other substances. This includes strengthening law enforcement capabilities to detect and disrupt illicit drug distribution networks, improving data integration across agencies, and implementing advanced technologies for identifying emerging drug threats. The selected provider will work closely with law enforcement agencies and justice professionals to adapt effective models to local contexts and support coordinated responses across jurisdictions. Funding under this opportunity totals $3,000,000, with one anticipated award and a ceiling of up to $3,000,000 for a 24-month period of performance beginning June 1, 2026. Funds may be used to support training delivery, technical assistance activities, data integration efforts, and implementation of investigative strategies. Allowable activities include supporting real-time drug testing, enhancing cross-agency data systems, developing protocols for connecting affected individuals to services, and increasing public awareness of drug threats. Certain uses are prohibited, including activities that violate federal immigration law or civil rights laws, and the provision of legal services to individuals unlawfully present in the United States except under limited circumstances. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, and small businesses. Only one application per entity is permitted, though partnerships are allowed through subrecipients. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this program. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to deliver technical assistance, experience with law enforcement or justice system initiatives, and the ability to collect and report performance data. The application process is a two-step submission through Grants.gov and JustGrants. Applicants must first submit the SF-424 form via Grants.gov, followed by a full application package in JustGrants. Required components include a proposal narrative, budget detail form, resumes of key personnel, and supporting documentation such as work product examples and a project timeline. The proposal narrative must address the need for the project, the design and implementation plan, and the applicant’s organizational capacity and experience. Applications are evaluated based on need, project design, organizational capabilities, and budget, with additional consideration given to alignment with Department of Justice priorities. Key deadlines include a Grants.gov submission deadline of May 8, 2026, and a JustGrants submission deadline of May 15, 2026. The funding opportunity was released on April 15, 2026. Awards are expected to be made following a peer review and programmatic review process, with final decisions made by the Assistant Attorney General. Successful applicants will be required to submit quarterly financial reports, semi-annual performance reports, and a final report at the end of the project period. The program is not explicitly stated as recurring, and funding is contingent upon federal appropriations. The Bureau of Justice Assistance provides support through the OJP Response Center for applicant inquiries, with additional technical assistance available for Grants.gov and JustGrants systems. This opportunity represents a significant federal investment in enhancing investigative responses to substance use-related crime and improving coordination across justice and public safety systems.

Ensure strong alignment with program goals particularly law enforcement capacity and data integration demonstrate prior technical assistance experience and clearly justify budget costs