Improving The Capacity of Tribal Communities to Identify Emerging Drug Threats
This grant funds research and a pilot project to help Tribal communities better identify and respond to emerging drug threats.
Funder: Office of National Drug Control Policy
Due Dates: August 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 for one award; no cost sharing or matching required
Summary: Supports research and pilot projects to enhance Tribal communities’ capacity to identify and respond to emerging drug threats.
Description
This funding opportunity aims to address critical challenges faced by Tribal communities in identifying and responding to emerging drug threats. The project supports research and pilot initiatives that strengthen drug data systems and/or develop or scale early warning systems for actionable data dissemination. The overarching goal is to improve Tribal capacity for real-time detection and communication of drug threats, thereby supporting the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy and reducing overdose deaths among American Indian or Alaska Native populations, who currently experience a drug overdose death rate twice the national average.
Projects may focus on:
- Strengthening Tribal drug data systems, including filling gaps in overdose surveillance, integrating fragmented data sources, improving toxicology/drug testing, and enhancing real-time data analysis.
- Developing or enhancing early warning systems to ensure timely, coordinated communication of drug threat information within and between Tribes and with external jurisdictions.
ONDCP will collaborate with the awardee throughout the project, providing guidance and regular engagement.
