RSAT, funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, supports evidence-based substance abuse treatment and reentry services in Maryland correctional facilities.
Funder: Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Request GMS User ID) | September 11, 2026 (Full application due by 11:59 PM)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $471,729 | Minimum request: $50,000 | Maximum request: $200,000 | Up to 3 awards; 12-month project period
Summary: Supports evidence-based substance abuse treatment and reintegration services for incarcerated individuals in Maryland correctional and detention facilities.
Key Information: 25% non-federal cost share (cash or in-kind) required; only eligible Maryland state and local agencies may apply.
The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program, administered by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, provides funding to develop and implement substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs within Maryland state, local, and juvenile correctional and detention facilities. The program aims to break the cycle of drug use and violence by supporting evidence-based residential treatment, reentry planning, and aftercare services for individuals during and after incarceration. Priority is given to projects that partner with community-based treatment providers and that offer comprehensive reentry and aftercare support.