Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (16.838)
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (Assistance Listing 16.838) is run by the Office of Justice Programs, part of the Department of Justice. It awarded $776 million in 511 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.5 million per award on average. 2 funding opportunities are open or forecast now.
The typical award was $1.0 million. Half of the 511 awards fell between $812,133 and $1.4 million, and they ranged from $131,549 to $18.5 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$776 million
- Grant awards511
- Typical award$1.0 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$125 million
- Size rank288 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements, project grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $162 million in fiscal 2021 to $125 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 288th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 29% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 51 states and territories.
What the program funds
Program goal(s) name: Reduce impact of substance use on individuals and communities Program goal(s) description: Reduce the impact of opioids, stimulants and other substances on individuals and communities, including a reduction in the number of overdose fatalities, as well as mitigate the impacts on crime victims by supporting comprehensive, collaborative initiatives. Program objective(s) name: Reduce the morbidity and mortality of substance use, increase access to services, and support law enforcement activities to address illicit substance distribution. Program objective description: Increase access to and receipt of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorder in the community, in correctional settings, and upon reentry; reduce overdose deaths; and support law enforcement-related efforts, including locating or investigating illicit activities related to the unlawful distribution of opioids to promote public safety.
Open opportunities
- OJJDP FY 2026 Expanding Youth Access to Community-Based Treatment
- OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program
Rules from the program listing
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
For specifics, please see the current fiscal year’s solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities.
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 84% of the money, nonprofits 8.3% and tribes 3.9%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 430 | $650 million | 84% |
| Nonprofits | 20 | $64.1 million | 8.3% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 43 | $30.5 million | 3.9% |
| Businesses | 5 | $19.1 million | 2.5% |
| Other | 10 | $9.1 million | 1.2% |
| Colleges and universities | 3 | $3.1 million | 0.4% |
By state
48 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 36 | $52.6 million |
| Florida | 15 | $50.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 31 | $48.5 million |
| New York | 35 | $47.9 million |
| North Carolina | 35 | $37.1 million |
| Wisconsin | 27 | $34.4 million |
| Michigan | 15 | $28.0 million |
| Washington | 21 | $26.8 million |
| Tennessee | 16 | $25.2 million |
| Maryland | 9 | $23.6 million |
| New Jersey | 14 | $23.2 million |
| California | 21 | $21.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $20.5 million |
| West Virginia | 9 | $19.8 million |
| Minnesota | 14 | $19.0 million |
| Texas | 14 | $18.3 million |
| Georgia | 10 | $17.1 million |
| Illinois | 12 | $15.8 million |
| Mississippi | 6 | $15.0 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $13.9 million |
| South Carolina | 9 | $13.8 million |
| Alaska | 10 | $13.6 million |
| Virginia | 12 | $13.4 million |
| Indiana | 7 | $12.9 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $12.8 million |
| Kentucky | 14 | $12.8 million |
| Arkansas | 7 | $11.6 million |
| Alabama | 5 | $11.1 million |
| Nevada | 5 | $10.8 million |
| Louisiana | 6 | $10.7 million |
| Maine | 6 | $10.2 million |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $10.1 million |
| Arizona | 5 | $10.1 million |
| Oregon | 9 | $8.7 million |
| Kansas | 3 | $8.3 million |
| New Mexico | 6 | $8.2 million |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $6.5 million |
| Idaho | 5 | $5.7 million |
| Missouri | 5 | $4.9 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $4.4 million |
| South Dakota | 4 | $3.9 million |
| Montana | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Guam | 2 | $1.8 million |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Utah | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Hawaii | 1 | $996,657 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $890,070 |
| Iowa | 1 | $600,000 |