Drug Data Research Center to Combat the Opioid Crisis

 

The goal of the Drug Data Research Center (DDRC) to Combat the Opioid Crisis program is to promote the research, collection, analysis, and dissemination of overdose-related information to reduce fatal and nonfatal overdoses, promote public safety, and support prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services, creating a network of regional drug data research centers that serves as a model for other regions in the United States. The DDRC to Combat the Opioid Crisis are as follows: 1. Expansion of a statewide central data repository into a regional hub for drug data, collection, analysis and dissemination, serving as a national model. 2. Conduct research to combat opioid abuse. 3. Support efforts to expand the collection, sharing and use of data to combat opioid misuse and prevent overdoses. Performance Measure 1: Number of publicly available research products and data reports using drug data; and, Performance Measure 2: Number of states contributing core data to the regional central hub (future measure)

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
16.046
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law 117-103, Statute 136,49, 125
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law 117-328
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Accredited Institutions of Higher Education
Beneficiary Eligibility
Accredited Institutions of Higher Education
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. See the current fiscal year's solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site at (http://www.ojp.gov/funding/solicitations.htm and http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PreawardRequirements/index.htm for additional information.
Award Procedure
Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General (for science offices, would be the Director of the applicable Office), successful applicants are notified via the JustGrants System. One copy of the grant award must be signed by the authorized official and returned to the Office of Justice Programs within 45 days of award date. For further information, please see http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PreawardRequirements/chapter2.2a.htm.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 120 to 180 days. Competitive selection process.
Appeals
There are no appeal rights for rejection of a discretionary application, but for discretionary awards, please see section 28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 18.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
See the current fiscal years' program solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site at http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm.
How may assistance be used?
Assistance can be used to develop a regional/national drug data hub to collect data, perform analysis, conduct research and disseminate findings.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: To assist in fulfilling the Departments responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), Public Law 103-62, and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, Public Law 111–352, recipients must provide data that measures the results of their work.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
In accordance with the requirement set forth in 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, grantees must maintain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the award for at least 3 years following the close of the most recent audit. For additional guidance, please visit http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.16a.htm.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to 36 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Mallory O’Brien
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Washington, DC 20531 USA
Mallory.obrien@ojp.usdoj.gov
Phone: 202.598.0553
Website Address
https://www.ojp.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0404-0-1-754
Obligations
(Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 22$3,597,001.00; FY 23 est $4,000,000.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
One award for up to $4,000,000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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