Lackawanna County DA
Grants Assistant
Office portfolio from Kim Potter's July 2026 lists, plus open solicitations verified on 2026-07-26.
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Two-step federal grants (DOJ / COPS)
Some grants require two separate filings: first a short form on Grants.gov, then the full application in JustGrants a few days later. You cannot skip Grants.gov and apply in JustGrants alone.
If you see “Grants.gov deadline is over”, the short-form date has passed. Check Grants.gov — if that form is already submitted, you can still finish JustGrants before its deadline. If not, that round is closed.
Other grants (for example SAMHSA) use Grants.gov only — one step, no JustGrants.
Office fit badges
- DA can lead — your office can be the applicant
- DA as partner — another agency should lead; DA may join
- Refer out — not DA — pass to police or another agency (example: COPS hiring grants)
- Check eligibility — read the brief or NOFO before investing time
List view rows
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Office review
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Application briefs
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Open opportunities
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Filter leads
Showing 2 of 21 open RFPs
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OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program — Round 5
BJA / OJP · Special Attorneys / SAUSA
Grants.gov was due Fri, Jul 24, 2026 — finish in JustGrants only if that short form is already submitted.
O-BJA-2026-172653
DA can leadBriefDue tomorrowMon, Jul 27, 2026 · 8:59 PM ET
full application in JustGrants
Opportunity ID: O-BJA-2026-172653Hire or assign prosecutors to work with federal authorities on fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Rolling rounds until funds exhausted.
Office fit: County and city prosecuting agencies are explicitly eligible to assign or hire prosecutors as Special Attorneys or SAUSAs. Strong federal-partnership fit for the DA office.
Who should apply: Lackawanna County DA (county prosecuting agency)
- Award
- Based on approved salary/benefits request; up to 20% additional for staffing/technology
- Project period
- 36 months (expected start Jun 1, 2026)
- Match
- No match required
Eligibility: State, county, city/township, and tribal prosecuting agencies (local units of government).
- Step 1 — Grants.gov (short form)
- Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET · passed
- Step 2 — JustGrants (full application)
- Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 8:59 PM ET
- Last checked
- 2026-07-26
prosecutorfederal-partnershipurgentSolicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)Citations
Two-step grant — Grants.gov deadline is over
Many DOJ/COPS grants require two submissions: a short form on Grants.gov, then the full package in JustGrants. JustGrants alone does not count.
- Grants.gov (short form) — was due Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET. That deadline has passed.
- JustGrants (full application) — due Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 8:59 PM ET. Still open only if step 1 is on file.
Check your Grants.gov workspace. If the short form is there, finish JustGrants before the deadline. If not, this round is closed.
Round 5 closes Monday, July 27 at 8:59 PM Eastern (JustGrants). Grants.gov Step 1 passed Friday, July 24 — confirm the short form is on file before finishing. If Step 1 was never submitted, Round 5 is closed. Round 6 opens Tuesday, July 28.
Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA can leadTap to expand steps, narrative sections, and checklist
County and city prosecuting agencies are explicitly eligible to assign or hire prosecutors as Special Attorneys or SAUSAs. Strong federal-partnership fit for the DA office.
Suggested lead: Lackawanna County DA (county prosecuting agency)
Caveats
- Must enter MOU with National Fraud Enforcement Division, Criminal Division, or the relevant U.S. Attorney's Office.
- Letter of support from DOJ/USAO strongly expected in application package.
- If Grants.gov Step 1 was not filed by Jul 24, Round 5 is closed — wait for Round 6 (opens Jul 28). JustGrants alone does not count.
Award
- Based on approved salary/benefits request; up to 20% additional for staffing/technology
- 36 months (expected start Jun 1, 2026)
- Match: No match required
Application steps
- Grants.gov — SF-424 (Step 1) · due 2026-07-24 11:59 PM ET
Passed for Round 5. Only use JustGrants if Step 1 was already submitted on Grants.gov. No Step 1 = Round 5 closed; apply in Round 6 instead.
- JustGrants — Full application (Step 2) · due 2026-07-27 8:59 PM ET
Due Monday, July 27. Finish only if Grants.gov Step 1 is already on file.
Narrative sections
Project Goals and Objectives (20%)
Part of 15-page max narrative (double-spaced, 12pt, 1" margins)
Outcomes from assigning/hiring prosecutors for cross-designation on alien fraud, drug, and human trafficking cases.
Project Design and Implementation (35%)
Activities, federal coordination, case referral, supervision; justify part-time if requested; describe any use of the 20% non-salary funds.
Capabilities and Competencies (25%)
Agency capacity, prosecutor qualifications, bar admission, prior federal partnership experience.
Plan for Collecting Data Required for Performance Measures (20%)
Semi-annual performance reporting in JustGrants.
Required items
- SF-424 on Grants.gov
- JustGrants Standard Applicant Information
- Proposal abstract (2,000 characters)
- Proposal narrative attachment (max 15 pages)
- Budget + budget narrative
- Statutory or other authority supporting document
- Financial management questionnaire
- Letter of support from NFED, Criminal Division, or USAO — Listed as additional component — treat as practically required.
- Resumes, bar admission proof, certificate of good standing
- Implementation timeline
Action checklist
Missed Grants.gov Step 1? Round 5 is closed — not eligible to finish in JustGrants. Round 6 opens Jul 28 (Grants.gov Aug 7, JustGrants Aug 11).
Source: BJA SAUSA Round 5 NOFO (O-BJA-2026-172653) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via pdf-text
Office review
SAMHSA FY 2026 First Responders – Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA)
SAMHSA · FR-CARA
Up to $300,000–$800,000 per year
TI-26-006
DA can leadBriefDue tomorrowMon, Jul 27, 2026
application on Grants.gov
Opportunity ID: TI-26-006Train first responders (including law enforcement) and communities on opioid overdose reversal medications, post-overdose referral, and prevention. Up to $300k–$800k/year for 4 years.
Office fit: Local governmental entities are eligible. Law enforcement is included in first-responder definition. Strong overlap with GGRIP/COSSUP/DEC opioid portfolio.
Who should apply: County or DA as local government entity; coordinate with EMS/fire and CBO partners
- Award
- Up to $300,000–$800,000 per year
- Project period
- Up to 4 years
- Match
- See SAMHSA Application Guide
Eligibility: States, local governmental entities, and tribal organizations only.
- Application due — Grants.gov
- Mon, Jul 27, 2026
- Last checked
- 2026-07-26
opioidlaw-enforcementfirst-respondersurgenthigh-fitSolicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)Related office portfolio
Overdose Fatality Review Evaluation, Mentorship, and Recommendations Implementation in Lackawanna County
BJA · COSSAP · through 2026-09-30
Lackawanna County Drug Endangered Children Alliance
OJJDP · OAYI · through 2026-09-30
Citations
Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA can leadTap to expand steps, narrative sections, and checklist
Local governmental entities are eligible. Law enforcement is included in first-responder definition. Strong overlap with GGRIP/COSSUP/DEC opioid portfolio.
Suggested lead: County or DA as local government entity; coordinate with EMS/fire and CBO partners
Caveats
- Single-step Grants.gov submission — no JustGrants.
- Project Director (25% LOE) and Project Coordinator (50% LOE) required.
- Letters of commitment from ≥2 community anchors (Attachment 9) and service-provider LOCs (Attachment 1).
- Application must align with SAMHSA priorities; harm reduction activities are excluded per NOFO.
Award
- Up to $300,000–$800,000 per year
- Up to 4 years
- Match: See SAMHSA Application Guide
Application steps
- Grants.gov — Full application (single step) · due 2026-07-27
Follow FY 2026 SAMHSA NOFO Application Guide for attachments and forms.
Narrative sections
Project Narrative (per SAMHSA Application Guide)
Training first responders and community anchors on overdose reversal medications, emerging drug trends, Good Samaritan laws, and post-overdose referral. Report unduplicated clients served annually.
Budget narrative
Must align with required activities; prevention services must begin within 4 months of award.
Required items
- SAMHSA Grants.gov application package
- Attachment 1: Letters of commitment from service providers — Include ≥1 first responder org and ≥1 CBO; certification of 2+ years experience.
- Attachment 9: Letters of commitment from community anchors — Minimum two community anchors (e.g., faith-based, barbershop, library).
- Key personnel documentation (Project Director, Project Coordinator)
- Budget and budget narrative
Action checklist
Source: SAMHSA FR-CARA NOFO (TI-26-006) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via pdf-text
Office review
Application due Monday, July 27 on Grants.gov (single step — no JustGrants). County or DA office may apply as a local government entity. Strong opioid-portfolio fit (GGRIP/COSSUP/DEC). Confirm submission time on Grants.gov listing before filing.
Active award
4- Active award
BJA FY22 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding
Lackawanna County Gun and Gang Reduction and Intelligence Project (GGRIP)
BJA · Byrne Discretionary · O-BJA-2022-171241
Active award. Congressional earmark / invited Byrne Discretionary project (GGRIP).
- Project period
- 2022-07-01 – 2026-06-30
violencegangsbyrne - Active award
EDCDI Grant (Senator Flynn)
EDCDI Program Initiatives
PA Legislature · EDCDI
Active award. Legislator-directed EDCDI funding (not a standing competitive RFP).
- Project period
- 2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30
edcdilegislativeNo public competitive solicitation identified; award via Sen. Flynn per office records. PCCD link is the nearest public funding index.
- Active award
BJA FY22 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program (COSSAP)
Overdose Fatality Review Evaluation, Mentorship, and Recommendations Implementation in Lackawanna County
BJA · COSSAP · O-BJA-2022-171280
Active award. Overdose fatality review, mentorship, and recommendations implementation.
- Project period
- 2022-10-01 – 2026-09-30
opioidoverdosecossap - Active award
OJJDP FY2022 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative
Lackawanna County Drug Endangered Children Alliance
OJJDP · OAYI · O-OJJDP-2022-171246
Active award. Drug Endangered Children Alliance.
- Project period
- 2022-10-01 – 2026-09-30
opioidjuveniledec
In progress
1- In progress
FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program
COPS · SVPP · O-COPS-2026-172540
Application in progress (~Jul 2026) with Scranton School District as sub-grantee.
schoolviolenceJustGrants deadline Aug 11, 2026; Grants.gov deadline Aug 4, 2026 (per COPS SVPP page).
Submitted
5- Submitted
2026/27 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) — Single Solicitation for Local Initiatives
PCCD · Byrne JAG
Submitted ~Jul 13, 2026 (PCCD eGrants deadline Jul 14, 2026). Project period Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2028 if awarded.
- Project period
- 2027-01-01 – 2028-12-31
- Submitted
- 2026-07-13
byrnejagpccd - Submitted
BJA FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative
BJA · CBVIPI · O-BJA-2025-172468
Submitted May 2026; under review. Community violence intervention aligned with GGRIP portfolio.
- Submitted
- 2026-05
violencecommunityMonth of submission from Kim; exact date not recorded.
- Submitted
BJA FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program
BJA · COSSUP · O-BJA-2025-172485
Submitted May 2026; under review. Extends office opioid / overdose work.
- Submitted
- 2026-05
opioidcossupMonth of submission from Kim; exact date not recorded.
- Submitted
OJJDP FY25 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative
OJJDP · OAYI · O-OJJDP-2025-172510
Submitted May 2026; under review. Builds on FY22 Drug Endangered Children Alliance.
- Submitted
- 2026-05
opioidjuvenileMonth of submission from Kim; exact date not recorded.
- Submitted
OJJDP FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program
OJJDP · Youth Gang Prevention · O-OJJDP-2025-172518
Submitted May 2026; under review.
- Submitted
- 2026-05
juvenilegangsMonth of submission from Kim; exact date not recorded.