Virginia Opioid Use Reduction and Jail-Based SUD Treatment and Transition Fund

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services administers the Virginia Opioid Use Reduction and Jail-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Transition Fund Grant Program. This state-funded initiative is designed to address the ongoing opioid crisis by expanding access to treatment and recovery services for incarcerated individuals in local and regional jails. The program is supported through appropriations from the Commonwealth Opioid Abatement and Remediation Fund and reflects Virginia’s broader strategy to reduce substance use disorders and improve reentry outcomes for justice-involved populations. The primary purpose of this grant program is to enhance and expand substance use disorder treatment services within jail settings and to support transitional services that assist individuals as they reenter the community. Eligible activities include the implementation or expansion of medication-assisted treatment, addiction recovery services, and reentry planning. Programs may combine treatment with transitional support services, ensuring continuity of care from incarceration to community reintegration. The initiative emphasizes evidence-based practices that reduce recidivism and improve long-term recovery outcomes. Funding is available for a 36-month performance period spanning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The total anticipated funding available is approximately $600,000, with individual applicants eligible to request up to $150,000 for the full grant period. Funds are distributed on a cost-reimbursement basis, requiring grantees to incur and document expenses before reimbursement. Importantly, no matching funds are required for this program, although applicants must disclose any additional funding sources supporting their projects. Eligibility for this grant is restricted to specific organizations that were previously funded under the Addiction Recovery Grant Program. These include select sheriff’s offices and a regional jail authority within Virginia. Applicants must meet additional criteria such as maintaining appropriate licensing, not being debarred from state business, and actively planning or implementing substance use disorder treatment or transition services within a jail setting. The program enforces strict non-supplantation rules, requiring that grant funds supplement rather than replace existing funding sources. The application process is conducted through the Online Grants Management System. Applicants must complete multiple components, including general organizational information, a project narrative, goals and objectives, a detailed budget with justification, required attachments, and certifications. The project narrative must clearly demonstrate need, describe program design, identify target populations, and outline sustainability plans. Applications are evaluated based on clarity, demonstrated need, program effectiveness, budget justification, and prior performance where applicable. The application deadline is April 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and late submissions are not accepted. Award decisions are expected in June 2026 following review by the Criminal Justice Services Board. Once awarded, grantees must comply with reporting requirements, including quarterly financial and programmatic reports. These reports track expenditures, participant outcomes, and program performance. Failure to comply with reporting or implementation requirements may result in sanctions or termination of funding. This grant program does not explicitly state recurrence but is tied to state fiscal appropriations and may be reissued in future cycles depending on funding availability. Applicants are encouraged to ensure timely registration in the grants management system and obtain necessary identifiers prior to submission. Technical assistance is available through designated program staff and online resources, supporting applicants throughout the submission process.

Ensure strong demonstration of need and clear alignment with program goals; provide detailed and justified budgets; maintain compliance with reporting and implementation requirements; highlight past performance and sustainability planning