Fy 2026 Drug Court Training And Technical Assistance Competitive Cooperative Agreement Solicitation

The Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy within the Executive Office of the President. This program is designed to support national efforts to strengthen drug courts and related criminal justice systems by improving access to evidence based addiction treatment. The funding reflects federal priorities to reduce drug use and its consequences through coordinated, evidence driven interventions that address both substance use disorders and co occurring mental health conditions. The initiative aligns with broader national drug control strategies and legislative authorities including the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act and appropriations legislation for the fiscal year. The primary purpose of this cooperative agreement is to provide comprehensive training and technical assistance to drug court practitioners and treatment providers across the United States. The selected awardee will be responsible for educating stakeholders on evidence based addiction treatment practices, including the use of medications for opioid use disorder and other behavioral health interventions. The program also seeks to reduce recidivism and criminal justice costs while improving long term recovery outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system. Activities must include the development of curricula, delivery of in person and online training, and provision of jurisdiction specific technical assistance across state, local, and tribal systems. Funding for this opportunity consists of a single cooperative agreement award totaling six million dollars for a two year period of performance beginning in September 2026. The cooperative agreement structure indicates substantial involvement from the federal agency in program implementation and oversight. The recipient will be required to use qualified experts in addiction science and licensed behavioral health practitioners, and must also designate an independent research or academic organization to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the training and technical assistance delivered under the program. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to nonprofit organizations as defined under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as institutions of higher education, including tribal colleges and universities. Applicants must demonstrate extensive experience in training criminal justice practitioners and delivering evidence based addiction treatment education. Joint applications are permitted, but one organization must serve as the primary applicant. All applicants must show the ability to engage qualified addiction medicine experts and behavioral health professionals. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this funding opportunity. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov following registration with both SAM.gov and Grants.gov systems. Required application components include proof of eligibility, a detailed program narrative, a comprehensive budget and budget narrative, and performance measurement plans. The program narrative must address project design, implementation strategies, organizational capabilities, and a timeline for completion. Applicants must also disclose any overlapping federal funding requests and complete standard federal forms such as the SF 424 and disclosure of lobbying activities. Applications are evaluated through a multi stage review process including an initial compliance review and a merit based evaluation. Review criteria emphasize the statement of need, program design and implementation, organizational capabilities, budget justification, and performance measurement strategies. The highest scoring applications will demonstrate strong expertise, well developed training and technical assistance plans, and the ability to deliver nationwide programming. The agency may request clarifications or budget revisions during the review process to ensure cost reasonableness and alignment with program goals. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is August 27 2026 at 11 59 PM Eastern Time, with an expected award date and project start in September 2026. Award recipients will be required to comply with federal reporting requirements, including quarterly performance and financial reports. They must also adhere to federal regulations, executive orders, and internal control standards governing financial management. Additional requirements include maintaining SAM registration, submitting reports through federal systems, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and policies throughout the period of performance.

Emphasize demonstrated expertise in training criminal justice practitioners and provide detailed evidence based program design aligned with national drug control priorities