Opioid Abatement for Law Enforcement Agencies

Opioid Abatement for Law Enforcement Agencies is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Grants to support law enforcement agencies in addressing opioid-related issues.

Opioid Abatement for Law Enforcement Agencies | Wisconsin Department of Health Services The Division of Care and Treatment Services is seeking applications to sustain law enforcement agencies providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails and educating staff on MOUD. Funding is available for two activities.

MOUD for people incarcerated with opioid use disorder: This funding is for law enforcement agencies with an MOUD program that provides all three forms of MOUD, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, to people in jails. MOUD education: This funding is for law enforcement agencies with a MOUD program.

It can cover the registration and travel costs for staff to attend a MOUD-focused training and/or costs related to overtime and backfilling to cover the post of a staff person away for a training.

The following resources are available to provide guidance in preparing applications: Jail Guidelines for the Medical Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (National Commission on Correctional Health Care) Medication-assisted Treatment Inside Correctional Facilities: Addressing Medication Diversion (PDF) (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Medication-assisted Treatment in the Criminal Justice System: Brief Guidance to the States (PDF) (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Wisconsin law enforcement agencies with an established MOUD program.

Agencies awarded opioid abatement effort funds from previous requests for applications for this funding are eligible to apply. Eligibility requirements are mandatory as of the date the applicant applies. July 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.

m. Estimated number of awards For MOUD education: 10 awards Estimated award amount(s) Anticipated length of funding opportunity Anticipated contract dates January 1, 2027-December 31, 2027 Award/denial notification timeline August 24, 2026 (estimated) Applicants may apply for one or both activities (MOUD and/or MOUD education).

Awards for each activity will be made to the responsive and responsible applicant(s) for each activity area (MOUD and/or MOUD education) that: Attains the highest scored application. Best meets the needs of the population of focus. Best meets the needs of the people within the state, as determined by DHS.

Applications must include: Responses to the statements in the narrative response section for each activity (MOUD and/or MOUD education) for which funding is requested. There is a 3-page narrative response maximum for each activity . Any information after the page limit will not be read, reviewed, nor scored for this funding opportunity.

The documents outlined in the "documents" section. These documents do not count toward the narrative response page limit. Application scoring rubric Applications are read, reviewed, and scored by an evaluation team using the 100-point scale listed below.

For sections with a higher point value, more detail in the response may be needed. Provide a separate response for each activity (MOUD and/or MOUD education) for which funding is requested.

Section 1: Program design, 35 Section 3: Experience and knowledge, 20 Section 4: Grant priority for MOUD, 10 Section 6: Sustainability, 5 Section 1: Program design, 35 Section 3: Experience and knowledge, 20 Section 4: Grant priority for MOUD education, 10 Section 6: Sustainability, 5 The narrative response describes how you will address the purpose of this funding opportunity.

The narrative response must: Be 3 pages or less for each activity (MOUD and/or MOUD education) for which funding is requested. Use a page size of 8. 5” x 11.

” Use a font size of at least 11-point. Arial and Times New Roman are the recommended fonts for the narrative response. The narrative response is a required component of your application.

It must be organized into the following sections. Section 1: Program design Maximum points available for this section: 35 Funding may be used for personnel, employee benefits, travel/training, equipment, supplies and operating expenses, and consultants/contracted services.

Funds spent on personnel must be spent on hiring new staff, providing coverage (backfilling posts and/or overtime) for training attendance, establishing treatment services, or implementing a peer support network. All expenses must be new and cannot replace existing state or local government funding. Agencies must make methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone available to all jail residents with opioid use disorder.

Funding can be used to support jails in maintaining the safety and security of the facility and community. This includes: Covering staff salaries to provide a new service. Purchasing equipment needed to maintain the program.

Covering medication costs. Covering costs related to providing counseling/therapy services, and medical appointments. Providing naloxone to all releasing jail residents with opioid use disorder.

Provide the following information: Describe your current MOUD program. Describe how this funding would sustain or enhance/grow your existing MOUD program. If your agency is continuing medications for individuals who are incarcerated, identify partnerships needed to support the MOUD program.

Describe the support services of the medical provider. A letter of commitment must be provided showing the support of the opioid treatment program, medical provider, or county board member, etc. Provide the following information: Describe your current MOUD education program. Training/education costs must be MOUD-focused.

Describe the training costs that will be covered. Education/training held in any state is allowable. Maximum points available for this section: 25 The capacity to do the work and meet the program requirements is different from the experience doing the work.

Describe capacity to implement the program design. New or existing staff positions, and any professional licenses they hold, that will work under this grant and the anticipated number of hours per week for each position. Recruitment process and the anticipated timeline if hiring new positions.

Continuation of the program if there is turnover in staff. Resources or partnerships and their role in ensuring success of this program. If subcontractor(s) will be used to perform activities to achieve program goals, describe: The extent of the relationship.

How the subcontractor(s) capacity relates to the overall ability to implement this program. Roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the subcontractor(s). Experience managing and monitoring subcontractor(s).

Section 3: Experience and knowledge Maximum points available for this section: 20 Describe experience with, and/or knowledge similar to, this program. Providing services, conducting activities, and/or fulfilling requirements. Building relationships with and/or working with the population(s) of focus or similar population(s).

Collecting and using data or other information to determine if efforts had an impact. Hiring and supervising staff with specialized knowledge or licensure. If you will be using subcontractor(s) to perform activities to achieve program goals, describe their experience with, and/or knowledge similar to, this program: Providing services, conducting activities, and/or fulfilling requirements.

Building relationships with and/or working with the population(s) of focus or similar population(s). Collecting and using data or other information to determine if efforts had an impact. Hiring and supervising staff with specialized knowledge or licensure.

Section 4: Grant priorities Maximum points available for this section: 10 Funds may be requested for one or both of the priorities below. For each priority, describe the: Objectives: Measurable and time-bound efforts to achieve the priority. Activities: Specific steps you will take to meet the objectives.

Timelines: When you anticipate starting and finishing each activity. Measurable impact: Describe how you will measure or demonstrate a desirable outcome is being achieved for the priority (for example, data source(s) or measurements that will be used, surveys of clientele, etc.).

Maximum points available for priority two: 10 Treatment services for incarcerated people with opioid use disorder Jails must demonstrate a plan to continue providing all three forms of medications with the goals sustaining and/or enhancing services. All jail residents must be screened for opioid use disorder. All jail residents must be assessed for opioid overdose risk factors and educated on the signs of an opioid overdose.

All three forms of MOUD (methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone) must be provided for continuation of treatment. Certified peer specialists and recovery coaches must be available to support jail residents and staff. Staff must coordinate with community partners to ensure releasing jail residents are connected to ongoing care.

This work may include medication refills and/or needs related to counseling and housing. Naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal medication, will be offered at no cost to all released jail residents with opioid use disorder. Collaboration and support from a jail medical provider must be established.

Applicants must select one of the models below: Model 1: Off-site medication administration by partner agency(s). Patients are transported to community opioid treatment programs, hospitals, or other medical providers for medication. Model 2: On-site medication administration by partner agency(s) and on-site providers, if available.

Methadone must be provided by an opioid treatment program. The opioid treatment program may also provide buprenorphine and naltrexone. Correctional health care providers or licensed correctional prescribers can administer naltrexone and buprenorphine on-site.

Model 3: A jail operated by the law enforcement agency becomes a licensed opioid treatment program permitting the use of methadone, as well as the use of buprenorphine and naltrexone. Opioid treatment programs are required to be licensed and certified under Wis. Admin.

Code §§ DHS 75. 50 and DHS 75. 59 .

Describe the activity to be done, including: How the services will operate. The screening and assessment processes used to determine eligibility. The role of staff and/or contracted partners.

How the program will ensure best practices will be used to integrate counseling services. How methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone will be offered. How program participation will be monitored and who will be responsible for tracking program compliance for participants.

Maximum points available for priority one: 10 MOUD education and awareness training Funding for this activity can be used to: Cover overtime and backfill staffing costs. The overtime and backfill staffing costs must be connected to staff attending a training or conference or staff coverage to allow another person to attend a training or conference.

Train and educate law enforcement officers and other staff on MOUD as it relates to the criminal justice system. This can be done through in-state or out-of-state training and conferences. Describe the training plan, including: Who will provide the training, The topic(s) of the training, Who will attend (position titles), and Expected outcomes of providing the training.

Maximum points available for this section: 5 The following documents must be submitted with the narrative response. These documents do not count toward the narrative response page limit: DCTS Summary Line item Budget: Condensed, F-01601-C (Excel) outlining the costs for the first year. If applying for the MOUD activity, include a letter of commitment from the medical provider, opioid treatment program, or county board member.

Do not include letters of support; they will not be considered. Section 6: Sustainability Maximum points available for this section: 5 Describe your sustainability plans when the contract term ends. Include how you will ensure services and supports continue long term.

Recipients of this funding are required to follow all reporting requirements defined by DHS, including: Performance reporting completed four times per year with due dates that will be set in writing by DHS. Expense reporting forms submitted monthly in a format approved by DHS. Questions for this funding opportunity were due June 5, 2026.

Answers to questions submitted for this funding opportunity Question 1: I have a question about eligibility on who can apply. The application states "Wisconsin law enforcement agencies with an established MOUD program." We have a community reintegration center that is subdepartment of the county and it is operated by the county.

We subcontract to provide medication-assisted treatment at the community reintegration center. Could the county’s department of human services be considered an eligible applicant where we would design and monitor the MAT program at the community reintegration center and use our subcontractor to provide the services?

Answer 1: This funding opportunity is specific to law enforcement agencies where MOUD services are supported within jail settings. Applications are due by 11:59 p. m.

July 10, 2026. Applications must include the narrative response and the additional documents outlined in the application requirements section. Submit applications to DHSDCTSBPTRFundingOpportunities@dhs.

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