Comprehensive Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Program
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This opportunity provides funding and technical assistance to support state, local, and tribal drug take-back efforts, including purchasing storage and disposal equipment and other innovative approaches to allow law enforcement, first responders, and citizens to safely return and/or destroy unused medicine.
Equipment purchases may include, but are not limited to:
- Recent innovations, such as at-home disposal pouches
- Equipment to support community collection events conducted in accordance with DEA guidelines
- Permanent drop boxes stationed in law enforcement agencies and other locations allowed by all governing guidelines
- Equipment to support drug mail-back programs
Grantees will be expected to coordinate efforts with federal take-back initiatives, as well as collaborate effectively with public safety and criminal justice agencies, public health and behavioral health providers, and other community stakeholders to maximize the community's awareness about, access to, and use of the take-back equipment.
Eligible applicants include
- State agencies and departments
- Units of local government or local agencies
- Indian tribal entities
Award ceiling: $100,000
Estimated number of awards: 8
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