Model Acts Program
ID: 360174Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of National Drug Control Policy is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the Model Acts Program, aimed at advising states on the establishment and updating of laws and policies related to illicit drug use. This program is designed for nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, with the objective of enhancing state-level responses to drug-related issues. The grant has an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and is categorized as discretionary funding, with a closing date for applications set for August 31, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 for support and further information can be found at the provided link.

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