The FY26 COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Program provides grants to state law enforcement agencies in states with high rates of drug treatment admissions. The goal is to support efforts to locate or investigate illegal activities related to heroin and opioid distribution through statewide collaboration. The funds can be used for salaries, training, equipment, and other costs directly linked to enhancing task force capabilities.
Who it's for: This grant is for state law enforcement agencies in states with high per capita rates of primary treatment admissions for heroin and opioids.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state law enforcement agency
- State does not have high per capita rates of primary treatment admissions
- Requesting funds for treatment programs
- Requesting funds for prosecution activities
- Requesting funds for non-task force related activities
What You May Need
- Proof of state law enforcement agency status
- Data on state treatment admission rates
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan for requested funds
- Documentation of previous AHTF awards, if applicable
- List of participating agencies in task force
- Plan for task force collaboration and activities
- Resumes of key personnel
- Letters of support from collaborating agencies
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Funds cannot be used for treatment or prosecution programs
- Awards are subject to availability of appropriated funds
- Ensure all costs are directly linked to the task force project
- Check the FY26 AHTF Application Resource Guide for detailed cost guidelines
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments, specifically state law enforcement agencies in states with high per capita rates of primary treatment admissions for heroin and opioids. This means the agency must be part of the state government and operate in a state where many people are admitted for treatment of heroin and opioid use.
Overview
This grant is for state law enforcement agencies in states with high per capita rates of primary treatment admissions for heroin and opioids.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state law enforcement agency
- State does not have high per capita rates of primary treatment admissions
- Requesting funds for treatment programs
- Requesting funds for prosecution activities
- Requesting funds for non-task force related activities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for salaries and benefits for law enforcement officers and civilian personnel, training, equipment, technology, procurement contracts, and other direct project costs related to the task force. They cannot be used for treatment or prosecution programs.
Total Program Funding
$34,500,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 23, 2026(40 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify state law enforcement agency eligibility
- Gather data on state treatment admission rates
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Create a comprehensive budget plan
- Prepare documentation of previous AHTF awards, if any
- Compile a list of participating agencies
- Draft a collaboration and activity plan
- Collect resumes of key personnel
- Obtain letters of support from partners
- Register with SAM.gov and other relevant systems