# Wastewater Drug Indicator Evaluation on the United States Southern Border

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/wde-wde-24-001-wastewater-drug-indicator-evaluation-on-the-united-states/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356111

> Office of National Drug Control Policy offered grants of up to $300,000 to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on September 3, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | WDE-WDE-24-001 |
| Agency | Office of National Drug Control Policy |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 3, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 95.007 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

Wastewater Based Epidemiology involves analyzing the chemical and biological components present in wastewater to gather information about the health and behavior of a population. Localities have used it to monitor drug consumption patterns in their communities and understand local drug usage trends. It holds promise for monitoring the emergence and geographic distribution of novel substances often referred to as emerging threats. In FY2023, the United States Government funded pilot WBE drug projects that collected wastewater samples in over 70 United States communities representing tens of millions of Americans. The samples were analyzed for parent drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, and metabolites. Researchers shared results with participating sampled communities, local and state partners, and to a limited extent, the government sponsors.

## Questions people ask

### Is WDE-WDE-24-001 still open?

No. It closed on September 3, 2024.

### Who can apply for Wastewater Drug Indicator Evaluation on the United States Southern Border?

Office of National Drug Control Policy accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for Wastewater Drug Indicator Evaluation on the United States Southern Border?

Closed September 3, 2024. 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 $300,000 each.

### Who has won Research and Data Analysis grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Baltimore, National Association of County and City Health Officials, National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Inc. The program made 10 awards worth $9.2 million in that time.