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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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The default view shows grants you marked Pursue or Watch, plus anything due in the next 7 days. Use List to browse all open RFPs, or Board for the office pipeline.

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

In List, each grant is a condensed row — click to expand briefs, award details, deadlines, and review actions. Urgent rows open automatically. Use quick filters and sort to narrow the catalog.

Office review

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Application briefs

Expand a row and open Application brief for NOFO steps, checklist items, and eligibility notes. Related active portfolio awards appear when tags overlap. Always confirm deadlines on the official funder site before filing.

Urgent — act this week

7 opportunities due in the next 7 days. Deadlines show Eastern Time from the extracted NOFO briefs when available.

Open opportunities

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  • SAMHSA FY 2026 First Responders – Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA)

    SAMHSA · FR-CARA

    Up to $300,000–$800,000 per year

    DA can leadBrief
    Due tomorrow

    Mon, Jul 27, 2026

    application on Grants.gov

    Opportunity ID: TI-26-006

    Train 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-fit

    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

    Solicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)
    Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA can lead

    Tap 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

    1. 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 providersInclude ≥1 first responder org and ≥1 CBO; certification of 2+ years experience.
    • Attachment 9: Letters of commitment from community anchorsMinimum 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.

  • OVW FY 2026 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response (ICJR)

    OVW · ICJR

    Cat. 1: $500k–$1.5M; Cat. 2: $400k

    DA as partnerBrief
    23 days left

    Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET

    short form on Grants.gov

    Opportunity ID: O-OVW-2026-172633

    Strengthen criminal justice response to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking — prosecution, protection orders, coordinated LE/court response. Awards $400k–$1.5M depending on category/population, 36 months.

    Office fit: Strong prosecutorial fit — DA cannot be lead applicant per 28 C.F.R. § 90.61(b).

    Who should apply: Lackawanna County or City of Scranton as applicant

    Award
    Cat. 1: $500k–$1.5M; Cat. 2: $400k
    Project period
    24–36 months
    Match
    See NOFO

    Eligibility: States, units of local government, tribal governments, courts, victim service providers, and qualifying coalitions. DA offices cannot lead per 28 C.F.R. § 90.61(b) — county/city must be applicant; DA participates.

    Step 1 — Grants.gov (short form)
    Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET
    Step 2 — JustGrants (full application)
    Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET
    Last checked
    2026-07-26
    domestic-violenceprosecutionvictimshigh-fit
    Solicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)
    Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA as partner

    Tap to expand steps, narrative sections, and checklist

    Strong prosecutorial fit — DA cannot be lead applicant per 28 C.F.R. § 90.61(b).

    Suggested lead: Lackawanna County or City of Scranton as applicant

    Caveats

    • County or city must file; DA leads prosecution component.
    • Category 1: $500k–$1.5M / 36 mo; Category 2: $400k / 24 mo.

    Award

    • Cat. 1: $500k–$1.5M; Cat. 2: $400k
    • 24–36 months
    • Match: See NOFO

    Application steps

    1. Grants.gov SF-424 (Step 1) · due 2026-08-18 11:59 PM ET

      Confirm Step 1 was submitted before opening JustGrants.

    2. JustGrants Full application (Step 2) · due 2026-08-20 4:59 PM ET

    Narrative sections

    • OVW ICJR narrative template

      Criminal justice response to DV/SA/stalking — prosecution, protection orders, coordinated LE/court response.

    Required items

    • Application forms per funder portal
    • Budget and budget narrative

    Action checklist

    Strong DA fit as prosecutorial partner; Lackawanna County or Scranton likely fiscal lead. Pre-application office hours held June–July 2026 per NOFO.

    Source: OVW ICJR NOFO (O-OVW-2026-172633) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via manual

    Office review

    Strong DA fit as prosecutorial partner; Lackawanna County or Scranton likely fiscal lead. Pre-application office hours held June–July 2026 per NOFO.

  • BJA FY 2025/2026 Project Safe Neighborhoods Formula Grant Program

    BJA · PSN

    Formula allocation to district fiscal agent

    DA as partnerBrief
    25 days left

    Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET

    short form on Grants.gov

    Opportunity ID: O-BJA-2026-172654

    Formula violent-crime reduction funding for PSN districts. Middle District of PA fiscal agent applies; local partners (DA, LE, nonprofits) participate via district strategy. 30% gang task force set-aside noted in NOFO materials.

    Office fit: Formula violent-crime reduction — DA participates via PSN district strategy, not as fiscal agent.

    Who should apply: Middle District PSN fiscal agent (often SAA/PCCD); DA as district partner

    Award
    Formula allocation to district fiscal agent
    Project period
    48 months
    Match
    See NOFO

    Eligibility: PSN fiscal agents certified by the U.S. Attorney for the federal judicial district (often SAA or designated local entity).

    Step 1 — Grants.gov (short form)
    Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET
    Step 2 — JustGrants (full application)
    Thu, Aug 27, 2026 · 8:59 PM ET
    Last checked
    2026-07-26
    violencegangspsnhigh-fit

    Related office portfolio

    • Lackawanna County Gun and Gang Reduction and Intelligence Project (GGRIP)

      BJA · Byrne Discretionary · through 2026-06-30

    • FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program

      COPS · SVPP

    Solicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)
    Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA as partner

    Tap to expand steps, narrative sections, and checklist

    Formula violent-crime reduction — DA participates via PSN district strategy, not as fiscal agent.

    Suggested lead: Middle District PSN fiscal agent (often SAA/PCCD); DA as district partner

    Caveats

    • 30% gang task force set-aside noted in materials.
    • Coordinate with Middle District USAO and PCCD.

    Award

    • Formula allocation to district fiscal agent
    • 48 months
    • Match: See NOFO

    Application steps

    1. Grants.gov SF-424 (Step 1) · due 2026-08-20 11:59 PM ET

      Confirm Step 1 was submitted before opening JustGrants.

    2. JustGrants Full application (Step 2) · due 2026-08-27 8:59 PM ET

    Narrative sections

    • Program narrative

      Follow funder template and Application Resource Guide.

    Required items

    • Application forms per funder portal
    • Budget and budget narrative

    Action checklist

    Strong fit with GGRIP / violence portfolio — coordinate with Middle District USAO and PA SAA (PCCD).

    Source: BJA PSN Formula NOFO (O-BJA-2026-172654) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via manual

    Office review

    Strong fit with GGRIP / violence portfolio — coordinate with Middle District USAO and PA SAA (PCCD).

Active award

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  • 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

    Active award. Congressional earmark / invited Byrne Discretionary project (GGRIP).

    Project period
    2022-07-01 – 2026-06-30
    violencegangsbyrne
  • EDCDI Grant (Senator Flynn)

    EDCDI Program Initiatives

    PA Legislature · EDCDI

    Active award

    Active award. Legislator-directed EDCDI funding (not a standing competitive RFP).

    Project period
    2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30
    edcdilegislative

    No public competitive solicitation identified; award via Sen. Flynn per office records. PCCD link is the nearest public funding index.

  • 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

    Active award. Overdose fatality review, mentorship, and recommendations implementation.

    Project period
    2022-10-01 – 2026-09-30
    opioidoverdosecossap
  • OJJDP FY2022 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

    Lackawanna County Drug Endangered Children Alliance

    OJJDP · OAYI · O-OJJDP-2022-171246

    Active award

    Active award. Drug Endangered Children Alliance.

    Project period
    2022-10-01 – 2026-09-30
    opioidjuveniledec

In progress

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  • FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program

    COPS · SVPP · O-COPS-2026-172540

    In progress

    Application in progress (~Jul 2026) with Scranton School District as sub-grantee.

    schoolviolence

    JustGrants deadline Aug 11, 2026; Grants.gov deadline Aug 4, 2026 (per COPS SVPP page).

Submitted

5
  • 2026/27 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) — Single Solicitation for Local Initiatives

    PCCD · Byrne JAG

    Submitted

    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
  • BJA FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative

    BJA · CBVIPI · O-BJA-2025-172468

    Submitted

    Submitted May 2026; under review. Community violence intervention aligned with GGRIP portfolio.

    Submitted
    2026-05
    violencecommunity

    Month of submission from Kim; exact date not recorded.

  • BJA FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program

    BJA · COSSUP · O-BJA-2025-172485

    Submitted

    Submitted May 2026; under review. Extends office opioid / overdose work.

    Submitted
    2026-05
    opioidcossup

    Month of submission from Kim; exact date not recorded.

  • OJJDP FY25 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

    OJJDP · OAYI · O-OJJDP-2025-172510

    Submitted

    Submitted May 2026; under review. Builds on FY22 Drug Endangered Children Alliance.

    Submitted
    2026-05
    opioidjuvenile

    Month of submission from Kim; exact date not recorded.

  • OJJDP FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program

    OJJDP · Youth Gang Prevention · O-OJJDP-2025-172518

    Submitted

    Submitted May 2026; under review.

    Submitted
    2026-05
    juvenilegangs

    Month of submission from Kim; exact date not recorded.