Opportunity Information: Apply for COPS AHTF APPLICATION 2016
Apply for COPS AHTF APPLICATION 2016
- The USDOJ-COPS in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "COPS-AHTF-APPLICATION-2016" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.710.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 28, 2016 and posted on Mar 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The deadline for submitting applications in response to this grant announcement is 759 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The COPS-AHTF-APPLICATION-2016 opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ-COPS), focused on strengthening statewide law enforcement investigations targeting heroin trafficking and the illegal distribution of prescription opioids. It is designed specifically for state-level law enforcement agencies that are legally authorized, either directly by law or through designation by a state agency, to conduct or oversee anti-heroin and opioid investigative work. The core aim is to expand and intensify investigative capacity and coordination around opioid-related illicit distribution networks, with an emphasis on identifying and disrupting traffickers operating across jurisdictions.
Because funding is limited, the solicitation signals that it is likely to be highly competitive. Applications are expected to be strongest when they show clear multijurisdictional reach, meaning they involve coordination that spans multiple localities or regions within a state, rather than isolated, single-jurisdiction efforts. The program strongly favors interdisciplinary team structures, such as task forces, where law enforcement partners with other relevant entities (for example, prosecutors, analysts, public health partners, or other supporting roles commonly integrated into opioid enforcement task forces) to create a coordinated statewide response. Another key strength factor is the use of multi-year, state-level data on primary treatment admissions for heroin and other opioids, which applicants are expected to use to document need, demonstrate trends, and justify the scope and focus of the proposed investigative strategy.
The grant is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services and is associated with CFDA number 16.710. The funding instrument is a grant, and the listed award ceiling is $1,500,000. The COPS Office also notes an important limitation: it reserves the right to restrict awards to one per state at the time awards are announced, which effectively increases the competitive pressure within each state and encourages applicants to present a comprehensive, statewide plan rather than fragmented proposals. The opportunity was posted and created on March 28, 2016, and the application deadline was 7:59 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, with late submissions explicitly not considered for funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - COPS-AHTF-APPLICATION-2016
What is the COPS-AHTF-APPLICATION-2016 grant opportunity?
COPS-AHTF-APPLICATION-2016 is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ-COPS). It focuses on strengthening statewide law enforcement investigations that target heroin trafficking and the illegal distribution of prescription opioids.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to expand and intensify investigative capacity and statewide coordination related to opioid-focused illicit distribution networks. A central emphasis is identifying and disrupting traffickers who operate across jurisdictions within a state.
Who is this opportunity designed for?
This opportunity is designed specifically for state-level law enforcement agencies that are legally authorized to conduct or oversee anti-heroin and opioid investigative work. Authorization may be provided directly by law or through designation by a state agency.
Are local or single-jurisdiction agencies the intended applicants?
The solicitation indicates applications are expected to be strongest when they demonstrate clear multijurisdictional reach within a state, rather than isolated, single-jurisdiction efforts. The program is framed around statewide investigative capacity and coordination.
What types of enforcement activities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes law enforcement investigations targeting heroin trafficking and the illegal distribution of prescription opioids, particularly efforts aimed at identifying and disrupting traffickers operating across multiple jurisdictions.
What is meant by "multijurisdictional reach" in this solicitation?
In this context, multijurisdictional reach refers to investigative coordination and operational scope that spans multiple localities or regions within a state. Proposals that show statewide coordination are highlighted as more competitive than those limited to one jurisdiction.
Does the program favor task forces or interdisciplinary teams?
Yes. The program strongly favors interdisciplinary team structures, such as task forces, where law enforcement works in coordination with other relevant entities. Examples mentioned include prosecutors, analysts, public health partners, or other supporting roles commonly integrated into opioid enforcement task forces.
What data are applicants expected to use to demonstrate need?
Applicants are expected to use multi-year, state-level data on primary treatment admissions for heroin and other opioids. This data is intended to document need, show trends over time, and justify the scope and focus of the proposed investigative strategy.
How competitive is this grant expected to be?
The solicitation states that funding is limited and that the opportunity is likely to be highly competitive. This means proposals generally need to clearly justify statewide need, show strong coordination across jurisdictions, and present a compelling investigative approach aligned with the program goals.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.710.
What category does this grant fall under?
The grant is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What type of funding instrument is used for this award?
The funding instrument listed for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling for this opportunity is $1,500,000.
Is there a limit on how many awards may be made per state?
Yes. The COPS Office reserves the right to restrict awards to one per state at the time awards are announced. This increases competition within each state and encourages applicants to present a comprehensive statewide plan rather than fragmented proposals.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 28, 2016.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
The application deadline was 7:59 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Are late applications accepted?
No. The opportunity states that late submissions are explicitly not considered for funding.
What proposal elements appear to strengthen an application?
Based on the solicitation description, applications tend to be strongest when they: (1) demonstrate multijurisdictional reach across the state, (2) use an interdisciplinary task force or similar team-based structure, and (3) rely on multi-year, state-level treatment admissions data for heroin and other opioids to document need and trends and to justify the proposed strategy.
What is the geographic scope emphasized by the program?
The program emphasizes a statewide scope, specifically targeting trafficking and illegal distribution networks that operate across multiple jurisdictions within a state.
Which federal agency runs this grant competition?
This grant competition is run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ-COPS).
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