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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

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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.

  • FY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP)

    COPS · CHP

    Grants.gov was due Thu, Jul 23, 2026 — finish in JustGrants only if that short form is already submitted.

    Refer out — not DABrief
    3 days left

    Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET

    full application in JustGrants

    Opportunity ID: O-COPS-2026-172611

    Funding to hire additional career law enforcement officers for community policing.

    Office fit: CHP funds sworn law enforcement officers only — not prosecuting agencies. DA office should refer to partner LE agency.

    Who should apply: Municipal police department or county sheriff (Scranton PD, Dunmore, etc.)

    Award
    Up to 75% of entry-level salary/fringe per position; max $125,000 federal share per position over 3 years
    Project period
    3-year funding period
    Match
    25% local share unless waiver approved

    Eligibility: State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies (see NOFO).

    Step 1 — Grants.gov (short form)
    Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET · passed
    Step 2 — JustGrants (full application)
    Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET
    Last checked
    2026-07-26
    hiringlaw-enforcementurgent
    Solicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)

    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.

    1. Grants.gov (short form) — was due Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET. That deadline has passed.
    2. JustGrants (full application) — due Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 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.

    Grants.gov Step 1 passed Wednesday, July 23. Full COPS application in JustGrants still open until Wednesday, July 29 at 4:59 PM Eastern.

    Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)Refer out — not DA

    Tap to expand steps, narrative sections, and checklist

    CHP funds sworn law enforcement officers only — not prosecuting agencies. DA office should refer to partner LE agency.

    Suggested lead: Municipal police department or county sheriff (Scranton PD, Dunmore, etc.)

    Caveats

    • Applicant must be a law enforcement agency hiring career sworn officers.
    • Must select one Problem/Focus Area; starred areas get additional consideration.
    • Federal share capped at $125,000 per position over 3 years (75% of entry-level salary/fringe).
    • Request capped at 20% of sworn force (max 50 positions).

    Award

    • Up to 75% of entry-level salary/fringe per position; max $125,000 federal share per position over 3 years
    • 3-year funding period
    • Match: 25% local share unless waiver approved

    Application steps

    1. Grants.gov SF-424 (Step 1) · due 2026-07-23 4:59 PM ET

      Passed — confirm Step 1 filed.

    2. JustGrants Full COPS application (Step 2) · due 2026-07-29 4:59 PM ET

    Narrative sections

    • Community policing plan / Problem-Focus Area

      Select one focus area (e.g., gun violence, fentanyl, domestic violence, school-based policing). Describe community impact and hiring plan.

    • COPS Application Resource Guide sections

      Follow CHP-specific narrative and attachment requirements in the Application Resource Guide.

    Required items

    • SF-424 + COPS JustGrants application
    • Hiring plan and Problem/Focus Area narrative
    • Budget showing entry-level salary/fringe per position
    • Documentation for rehire/layoff scenarios if applicable

    Action checklist

    Source: COPS Hiring Program NOFO (O-COPS-2026-172611) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via pdf-text

    Office review

  • FY26 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA)

    COPS · LEMHWA

    Up to $250,000

    Refer out — not DABrief
    4 days left

    Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET

    short form on Grants.gov

    Opportunity ID: O-COPS-2026-172553

    Start-up or enhance law enforcement mental health and wellness programs (peer support, training, suicide prevention, etc.). Up to $250,000, 24 months, no match.

    Office fit: Wellness/peer-support funding for law enforcement agencies — not prosecuting agencies. Category 1 start-up up to $250k, 24 months, no match per program page.

    Who should apply: County sheriff or municipal police department

    Award
    Up to $250,000
    Project period
    24 months
    Match
    No match (per program summary)

    Eligibility: State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies.

    Step 1 — Grants.gov (short form)
    Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET
    Step 2 — JustGrants (full application)
    Wed, Aug 5, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET
    Last checked
    2026-07-26
    mental-healthwellnesslaw-enforcementurgent
    Solicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)
    Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)Refer out — not DA

    Tap to expand steps, narrative sections, and checklist

    Wellness/peer-support funding for law enforcement agencies — not prosecuting agencies. Category 1 start-up up to $250k, 24 months, no match per program page.

    Suggested lead: County sheriff or municipal police department

    Caveats

    • DA office cannot lead; partner with county/municipal LE.
    • Category 1 for agencies without comprehensive wellness program.
    • Narrative max 20 pages per NOFO.

    Award

    • Up to $250,000
    • 24 months
    • Match: No match (per program summary)

    Application steps

    1. Grants.gov SF-424 (Step 1) · due 2026-07-30 4:59 PM ET

      Confirm Step 1 was submitted before opening JustGrants.

    2. JustGrants Full COPS application (Step 2) · due 2026-08-05 4:59 PM ET

    Narrative sections

    • Category 1 Start-up implementation plan

      Max 20 pages

      Peer support, training, suicide prevention, stress reduction, clinical support.

    Required items

    • Application forms per funder portal
    • Budget and budget narrative

    Action checklist

    Source: LEMHWA NOFO PDF (O-COPS-2026-172553) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via pdf-text

    Office review

  • OVW FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes

    OVW · Cybercrimes

    $350,000–$750,000

    DA as partnerBrief
    37 days left

    Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET

    short form on Grants.gov

    Opportunity ID: O-OVW-2026-172629

    Prevent, enforce, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals (stalking, extortion, non-consensual intimate images, etc.). Awards $350k–$750k.

    Office fit: Local government may apply for cybercrime enforcement/prosecution ($350k–$750k).

    Who should apply: County government with DA/LE cybercrime unit

    Award
    $350,000–$750,000
    Project period
    36 months
    Match
    See NOFO

    Eligibility: States, Indian tribes, and units of local government only.

    Step 1 — Grants.gov (short form)
    Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET
    Step 2 — JustGrants (full application)
    Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET
    Last checked
    2026-07-26
    cybercrimeprosecutionlaw-enforcement
    Solicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)
    Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA as partner

    Tap to expand steps, narrative sections, and checklist

    Local government may apply for cybercrime enforcement/prosecution ($350k–$750k).

    Suggested lead: County government with DA/LE cybercrime unit

    Caveats

    • States, tribes, and local governments only.

    Award

    • $350,000–$750,000
    • 36 months
    • Match: See NOFO

    Application steps

    1. Grants.gov SF-424 (Step 1) · due 2026-09-01 11:59 PM ET

      Confirm Step 1 was submitted before opening JustGrants.

    2. JustGrants Full application (Step 2) · due 2026-09-03 4:59 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

    County government applicant with DA/LE cyber-stalking prosecution component. Contact: ovw.cybercrimes@usdoj.gov.

    Source: OVW funding opportunities (Cybercrimes program) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via manual

    Office review

    County government applicant with DA/LE cyber-stalking prosecution component. Contact: ovw.cybercrimes@usdoj.gov.

  • 2026–2027 Regional Policing Assistance Program (Round 1)

    PCCD · Regional Policing Assistance

    See NOFO / funding announcement

    Check eligibilityBrief
    67 days left

    Thu, Oct 1, 2026

    application portal

    Support creation or expansion of regional police departments (intergovernmental agreements). Round 1 due Oct 1; rounds 2–3 in 2027 if funds remain.

    Office fit: Support creation or expansion of regional police departments (intergovernmental agreements). Round 1 due Oct 1; rounds 2–3 in 2027 if funds remain.

    Who should apply: Per PCCD announcement

    Award
    See NOFO / funding announcement
    Project period
    See NOFO
    Match
    See NOFO

    Eligibility: PA municipalities or authorized bodies with executed regional police IGA (see announcement PDF on PCCD page).

    Application deadline
    Thu, Oct 1, 2026
    Last checked
    2026-07-26
    regional-policelaw-enforcement
    Solicitation / announcement → (opens in new tab)
    Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)Check eligibility

    Tap to expand steps, narrative sections, and checklist

    Support creation or expansion of regional police departments (intergovernmental agreements). Round 1 due Oct 1; rounds 2–3 in 2027 if funds remain.

    Suggested lead: Per PCCD announcement

    Caveats

    • PCCD two-step: read announcement PDF on active funding page.
    • Funding announcement PDF linked from PCCD active announcements page (opens in new tab).

    Award

    • See NOFO / funding announcement
    • See NOFO
    • Match: See NOFO

    Application steps

    1. Other PCCD eGrants / SurveyMonkey (if applicable) · due 2026-10-01

      See PCCD active funding announcements for exact portal steps.

    Narrative sections

    • Program narrative

      Follow funder template and Application Resource Guide.

    Required items

    • PCCD funding announcement PDFDownload from pa.gov active announcements page.
    • eGrants application package

    Action checklist

    Funding announcement PDF linked from PCCD active announcements page (opens in new tab).

    Source: PCCD active funding announcements · Extracted 2026-07-26 via manual

    Office review

    Funding announcement PDF linked from PCCD active announcements page (opens in new tab).

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

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  • 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.