Public Education on Drug Abuse-Information (16.005)
Program
16.005 Public Education on Drug Abuse-Information
Federal Agency
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970; Reorganization Plan No. 2, 1973.
Program Number
16.005
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/20/2009 (Not Specified.)
Objectives
To provide leadership in coordinating and facilitating the involvement of law enforcement and the community in drug prevention and education activities.
Types of Assistance
Provision of Specialized Services; Training; Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Technical Assistance, training and information are provided to law enforcement agencies, educational organizations and institutions community anti-drug coalitions and the general public to assist in drug abuse prevention programs through DEA field offices. DEA is not a granting agency and does not fund outside programs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
None. Priority is given to law enforcement agencies and community anti-drug coalitions.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State and local communities and the public.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Not applicable.
Award Procedure
No grants are available.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
As of fiscal year 2002, requests for information, training, and technical assistance were received and serviced in all 50 States and several foreign countries.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-1100-0-1-751.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 02 $902,717; FY 03 est $850,000; and FY 04 est $815,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The following publications are among the prevention material provided in single copy free to the public and in limited quantities to related program officials: "Get It Straight," "Guidelines for a Drug Free Workplace," "Speaking Out Against Drug Legalization" "Drug Abuse Prevention for Explorers A Guidebook" and other publications and video tapes. These publications may also be available from the Government Printing Office.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Persons are encouraged to communicate with the field offices of the Drug Enforcement Administration for publications. See Catalog Appendix IV for a list of the addresses.
Headquarters Office
Congressional and Public Affairs Staff, Drug Enforcement Administration, Demand Reduction Section, Washington, DC 20537. Contact: John Lunt, Telephone: (202) 307-7936. Use the same number for FTS. Fax# 202-307-4559.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
