County Jail Medication-Assisted Treatment Grant Program
Funds a pilot project to provide FDA-approved, evidence-based medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol dependence in Texas county jails.
Funder: Government of Texas
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards are over $25,000; pilot project funding; specific maximum not stated
Summary: Supports a pilot project to provide FDA-approved, evidence-based medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol dependence to inmates in Texas county jails.
Key Information: For Texas county jails; administered by the Office of the Governor.
Description
This program funds a pilot project to implement FDA-approved, evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol dependence among inmates in Texas county jails. The initiative aims to address substance dependence within the county jail population by supporting the delivery of proven medical interventions in a correctional setting. The grant is managed by the Office of the Governor and is part of the state's Justice Programs portfolio.
