Grants Assistant

Urgent — act this week

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

• OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program — Round 5↗ (opens in new tab)DA can lead

  Due tomorrow · full application in JustGrants · Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 8:59 PM ET

  This grant needs two separate filings. First a short form on Grants.gov (due Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET) — that deadline has passed. Then the full application in JustGrants (due Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 8:59 PM ET). Log into Grants.gov and confirm the short form is on file. If it is, finish JustGrants before the deadline. If not, this round is closed — you cannot apply using JustGrants alone.

  Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA can lead

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  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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  • Confirm Round 5 SF-424 was submitted in Grants.gov workspace.
  • Contact Middle District PA USAO / DOJ about MOU and letter of support.
  • Draft 15-page narrative (3 scored sections + data plan).
  • Budget: prosecutor salary/fringe + optional ≤20% staffing/technology.
  • Gather bar admission and good-standing docs for named prosecutors.
  • Submit full package in JustGrants by Mon Jul 27, 8:59 PM ET.

  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

• SAMHSA FY 2026 First Responders – Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA)↗ (opens in new tab)DA can lead

  Due tomorrow · application on Grants.gov · Mon, Jul 27, 2026
  Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA can lead

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  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 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

  • Confirm county vs DA will be applicant of record on Grants.gov.
  • Identify Project Director (25% LOE) and Project Coordinator (50% LOE).
  • Secure LOCs from first responder partner + CBO + two community anchors.
  • Draft narrative around OORM training, community engagement, post-overdose referral.
  • Submit on Grants.gov by Mon Jul 27 (check NOFO for exact time).

  Source: SAMHSA FR-CARA NOFO (TI-26-006) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via pdf-text

• OVW FY 2026 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program↗ (opens in new tab)DA as partner

  2 days left · full application in JustGrants · Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET

  This grant needs two separate filings. First a short form on Grants.gov (due Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET) — that deadline has passed. Then the full application in JustGrants (due Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET). Log into Grants.gov and confirm the short form is on file. If it is, finish JustGrants before the deadline. If not, this round is closed — you cannot apply using JustGrants alone.

  Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA as partner

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  Local governments and nonprofits may apply. Prosecution is an eligible activity component, but DA is typically a partner—not sole applicant.

  Suggested lead: Lackawanna County or victim-services nonprofit; DA as prosecution partner

  Caveats

  • Only one application per entity under this NOFO.
  • Rural Eligibility Documentation required (PA is NOT a priority rural state — 75% of funds set aside for listed rural states).
  • If Grants.gov Step 1 was not filed by Jul 24, confirm workspace before JustGrants.
  • Narrative must use OVW template (10 pages, single-spaced, 11pt min).

  Award

  • $500,000–$950,000
  • 36 months (start Oct 1, 2026)
  • Match: No match required

  Application steps

  1. Grants.gov — SF-424 (Step 1) · due 2026-07-24 11:59 PM ET

     Passed — confirm Step 1 filed before JustGrants.

  2. JustGrants — Full application (Step 2) · due 2026-07-28 4:59 PM ET

  Narrative sections

  • Purpose of the Project (30%)

    10 pages total (single-spaced, OVW template)

    Why applying, goals/objectives, communities served.

  • What Will Be Done (35%)

    Activities per goal, victim safety/offender accountability, outcomes and tracking, accessibility.

  • Who Will Implement the Project (20%)

    Staff roles, partner coordination (MOU/letters reviewed with narrative).

  • Budget (15%)

    Sample Budget Narrative attachment.

  Required items

  • ▪SF-424 + JustGrants Standard Applicant Information
  • ▪Proposal abstract (2,000 characters)
  • ▪Proposal narrative (OVW template, max 10 pages)
  • ▪Budget + budget narrative
  • ▪Rural Eligibility Documentation — Not required for federally recognized tribes.
  • ○Memorandum of Understanding — If applicable per project partners.
  • ▪Pre-award risk assessment questionnaire
  • ▪Certification regarding out-of-scope activities
  • ▪Summary data sheet + confidentiality notice

  Action checklist

  • Confirm whether county or nonprofit will lead (only one application).
  • Complete Rural Eligibility Checklist for proposed service area(s).
  • Assess PA priority-rural disadvantage vs prosecution partnership value.
  • Draft 10-page OVW narrative with prosecution + victim services partners.
  • Submit in JustGrants by Tue Jul 28, 4:59 PM ET.

  Strong prosecution component possible but rural-state funding priority works against PA applicants.

  Source: OVW Rural Program NOFO (O-OVW-2026-172579) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via pdf-text

• FY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP)↗ (opens in new tab)Refer out — not DA

  3 days left · full application in JustGrants · Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET

  This grant needs two separate filings. First a short form on Grants.gov (due Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET) — that deadline has passed. Then the full application in JustGrants (due Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET). Log into Grants.gov and confirm the short form is on file. If it is, finish JustGrants before the deadline. If not, this round is closed — you cannot apply using JustGrants alone.

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

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  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

  • Identify lead law enforcement agency (not DA).
  • Confirm Grants.gov Step 1 was submitted by Jul 23.
  • Choose Problem/Focus Area aligned with local priorities.
  • Calculate positions (≤20% of sworn force, max 50).
  • Submit in JustGrants by Wed Jul 29, 4:59 PM ET.

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

• FY26 COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF)↗ (opens in new tab)DA as partner

  3 days left · full application in JustGrants · Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET

  This grant needs two separate filings. First a short form on Grants.gov (due Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET) — that deadline has passed. Then the full application in JustGrants (due Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET). Log into Grants.gov and confirm the short form is on file. If it is, finish JustGrants before the deadline. If not, this round is closed — you cannot apply using JustGrants alone.

  Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA as partner

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  Funds LE agencies in high heroin-admission states for multijurisdictional task forces. DA fits as prosecution partner on opioid investigations.

  Suggested lead: Multijurisdictional law enforcement task force lead; DA as prosecution partner

  Caveats

  • Verify Pennsylvania appears on the high per-capita heroin admissions list in the NOFO.
  • Lead applicant must be a law enforcement agency, not the DA.
  • Same two-step Grants.gov → JustGrants process as other COPS programs (Jul 29 JustGrants deadline).

  Award

  • See NOFO (task-force implementation)
  • See NOFO
  • Match: See Application Resource Guide

  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

  • Task force structure and multijurisdictional plan

    Describe heroin investigation task force, partner agencies, and prosecution coordination.

  • COPS AHTF Application Resource Guide

    Follow program-specific narrative, budget, and attachment requirements.

  Required items

  • ▪SF-424 + COPS JustGrants application
  • ▪Task force MOU / partner letters
  • ▪Budget and budget narrative

  Action checklist

  • Confirm PA eligibility in AHTF NOFO admission-state table.
  • Identify task-force lead LE agency (regional or county).
  • Confirm Grants.gov Step 1 submitted.
  • Draft prosecution partnership role for DA (if joining task force).
  • Submit in JustGrants by Wed Jul 29, 4:59 PM ET.

  Aligns with office opioid portfolio; prosecution support role is natural DA contribution.

  Source: COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force NOFO (O-COPS-2026-172564) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via pdf-text

• FY26 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP)↗ (opens in new tab)DA as partner

  3 days left · full application in JustGrants · Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET

  This grant needs two separate filings. First a short form on Grants.gov (due Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET) — that deadline has passed. Then the full application in JustGrants (due Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET). Log into Grants.gov and confirm the short form is on file. If it is, finish JustGrants before the deadline. If not, this round is closed — you cannot apply using JustGrants alone.

  Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)DA as partner

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  Funds meth investigation task forces. Same COPS two-step process as AHTF/CHP.

  Suggested lead: Multijurisdictional LE task force; DA as prosecution partner

  Caveats

  • Lead must be a law enforcement agency.
  • Awards typically $1M–$2M over 36 months per NOFO.
  • The short Grants.gov form was due Wednesday, July 23 at 4:59 PM Eastern. The full COPS application in JustGrants is still open until Wednesday, July 29 at 4:59 PM Eastern.

  Award

  • $1,000,000–$2,000,000
  • 36 months
  • Match: See Application Resource Guide

  Application steps

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

     Confirm Step 1 was submitted before opening JustGrants.

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

  Narrative sections

  • Task force plan

    Multijurisdictional meth enforcement strategy and prosecution coordination.

  • COPS CAMP Application Resource Guide

    Program-specific attachments and budget.

  Required items

  • ▪Application forms per funder portal
  • ▪Budget and budget narrative

  Action checklist

  • Confirm LE task-force lead agency.
  • Verify Grants.gov Step 1 filed by Jul 23.
  • Define DA prosecution support role.
  • Submit JustGrants by Wed Jul 29, 4:59 PM ET.

  Source: COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program NOFO (O-COPS-2026-172565) · Extracted 2026-07-26 via manual

• FY26 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA)↗ (opens in new tab)Refer out — not DA

  4 days left · short form on Grants.gov · Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 4:59 PM ET
  Application brief(from NOFO — review before filing)Refer out — not DA

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  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

  • Confirm lead LE agency and Category 1 vs 2 eligibility.
  • File Grants.gov SF-424 by Wed Jul 30, 4:59 PM ET.
  • Submit JustGrants by Tue Aug 5, 4:59 PM ET.

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