United States: Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program
Deadline: 4-Apr-22
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for competitive funding for Medication-Assisted Treatment Programs within the Accountability Courts in the State of Georgia under the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.
The Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program provides financial and technical assistance to states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments to develop and implement drug courts and veterans treatment courts.
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is designated by the Governor of Georgia as the State Administering Agency for criminal justice and victims’ assistance programs. Created by the General Assembly, the Council is comprised of twenty-four members representing various components of the criminal justice system.
Funding Information
Available Funding: $584,975
The amount to be awarded to each agency will be determined by CJCC in partnership with the Council of Accountability Court Judges Funding Committee
Existing Programs: April 15, 2022 – March 31, 2023
Implementation Programs: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are limited to current state-funded Adult Drug Courts to include: Adult Felony, Mental Health, Veterans Treatment, DUI/DWI, and Family Treatment Drug Courts.
Funding will be available to assist both established Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs, as well as the implementation of new Mat programs.
The services may include but are not limited to medication screening and education, medical medication assessments, and medication administration.
For more information, visit https://cjcc.georgia.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/current-grant-opportunities