O-BJA-2021-94008: BJA FY 21 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program (O-OJJDP-2026-172738). Status: Closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2021.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $6.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 110 awards worth $163 million in total. Applications closed on July 7, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 21, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$6.0 million
- Total funding$163 million
- Expected awards110
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2022-171280 | April 18, 2022 | Closed June 24, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 4, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 7, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Eligibility Section
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program awards averaged $1.5 million; this notice allows up to $6.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (84% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. The Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) was developed as part of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) legislation. COSSAP's purpose is to provide financial and technical assistance to states, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments to develop, implement, or expand comprehensive efforts to identify, respond to, treat, and support those impacted by illicit opioids, stimulants, and other drugs of abuse.
Who has won Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (16.838) awarded $776 million across 511 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. | Florida | 6 | $41.7 million |
| Unified Court System of New York State | New York | 8 | $19.1 million |
| Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Tennessee | 4 | $13.4 million |
| Mental Health & Addiction Services Conne | Connecticut | 2 | $13.0 million |
| GO33 Justice & Community Services | West Virginia | 2 | $12.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-OJJDP-2026-172738, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2021-94008 still open?
No. It closed on July 7, 2021. A newer notice is open: O-OJJDP-2026-172738, closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY 21 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 21 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program?
Closed July 7, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $6.0 million each. About $163 million in total across about 110 awards.
Who has won Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc., Unified Court System of New York State, Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services. The program made 511 awards worth $776 million in that time.