The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners – Formula Grants Program provides formula grant support to state governments to enhance the delivery of residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The program focuses on adults and juveniles during detention or incarceration, supports evidence-based treatment in prisons and jails, prepares individuals for community reintegration, and provides community-based recovery and aftercare services. It also addresses co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and promotes the development of drug-free correctional facilities.
About the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners – Formula Grants Program
The program supports the establishment and maintenance of drug-free correctional facilities, the implementation of specialized residential SUD treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders, and continuity of care during and after reentry. It is designed to improve access to treatment for incarcerated individuals and ensure effective reintegration into communities, advancing the Department of Justice’s goals of public safety, rule of law, and addressing substance use challenges, including the opioid crisis.
Funding Size
- Award Maximum: $1,207,840
- Formula-based funding intended to support comprehensive residential and reentry treatment programs.
Who Can Apply
This funding opportunity is only open to state governments. Local governments, nonprofits, or for-profit entities are not eligible as primary recipients.
Geographic eligibility
Eligible applicants must be state government agencies within the United States.
Sector or thematic focus
The program focuses on residential substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment, reentry services, and community-based recovery programs within the correctional system.
Application Process
State agencies must submit applications outlining their proposed residential SUD treatment programs, strategies for reintegration and aftercare, and approaches to serving individuals with co-occurring disorders. Applications should demonstrate capacity to deliver community-based treatment and ensure continuity of care post-release.
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Required Materials
Applications must include:
- Program narrative describing treatment approach, target population, and expected outcomes
- Budget and funding request consistent with program goals
- Description of coordination with correctional facilities and community service providers
- Plans for monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness
Key Dates
Application Deadline: April 20, 2026
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Selection Notes
Applications will be evaluated based on alignment with program objectives, capacity to deliver residential and community-based treatment, sustainability, and impact on public safety and reentry outcomes. Funding decisions will prioritize programs that demonstrate evidence-based practices and measurable results.