[Office of National Drug Control Policy](https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/)

September 5, 2025

Up to $400,000 (one award expected; cooperative agreement)

Supports research to enhance drug consumption surveillance through toxicological analysis of emergency department specimens, bridging public health and law enforcement data.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity seeks to support a research project that collects and analyzes toxicologically confirmed data on drugs consumed by emergency department (ED) patients. The goal is to compare these findings with drugs identified in law enforcement seizures, enhancing both local and national drug consumption surveillance. The project aims to: - Identify gaps in current drug testing protocols in EDs. - Facilitate information exchange between public health and public safety organizations. - Support coordination of informed responses to the ongoing drug crisis. The award will take the form of a cooperative agreement, with active involvement from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: September 5, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $400,000 - Minimum award: No minimum specified - Expected number of awards: 1 - Funding instrument: Cooperative agreement --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education) - Hospitals There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360302). - Required forms include: - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information – Non-Construction) - SF-424B (Assurances – Non-Construction) - Project Abstract Summary - SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities) - Budget Narrative - Detailed instructions and additional information are available via the [full announcement](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117589). --- ## Additional Information - The project is intended to improve coordination between public health and public safety sectors. - The cooperative agreement structure means ONDCP will have substantial involvement in the project. - Only one award is expected; strong collaboration and national scope are likely beneficial. --- ## External Links - [Full Program Announcement](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117589) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360302) - [Office of National Drug Control Policy Home](https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Grants.gov Contact Center| Phone: 1-800-518-4726
Hours: 24/7 (closed on federal holidays) |

Drug Supply in Biological Specimens from Emergency Departments

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