Opportunity Overview
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Division of Public Safety Planning, is accepting applications for the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Drug Court Programs Application Solicitation, 15PBJA-25-GG-02472-MUMU. The program supports certified Mississippi drug court programs and is intended to help address pressing operating and treatment needs, particularly where programs are at risk of losing state support.
Funding and Deadline
The solicitation does not publish a fixed total funding pool or per-applicant award ceiling. It states that the 12-month subgrant budget will depend on the number of applicants. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. The award period is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are Mississippi state and local governmental offices and agencies operating drug court programs. The solicitation emphasizes drug court programs at risk of losing state funding or staff. Each applying Drug Court must submit a copy of its award letter from the State Drug Court Advisory Committee and a budget breakdown of allowable costs.
Program Uses and Allowable Costs
The RFP identifies drug court personnel support, training, operating expenses such as drug testing kits, and treatment as targeted uses. It also states that funding may support salaries, fringe benefits, training, equipment, travel, and supplies when justified to the program.
The RFP states that no match is required unless additional funds are needed to cover personnel cost. Federal funds may not supplant existing local funds, and applicants must avoid duplicate purchases funded by another federal agency.
Submission and Required Documentation
Completed application packets must be submitted electronically to OJP@dps.ms.gov. Required materials include the application, data sheet, FY 2025 Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive, active SAM registration and UEI documentation, the checklist, the Drug Court Advisory Committee award letter, and a budget breakdown. Handwritten applications are not accepted.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 85/100. This is a strong Mississippi behavioral health and justice-health funding opportunity because it expressly supports substance use treatment, drug court operations, personnel, training, testing supplies, and justified equipment.
N9+ Fit: 18/100. Equipment is allowable, but the opportunity is centered on certified drug court operations and substance use treatment rather than telehealth, diagnostics, or remote clinical capability. Any technology role would need to be directly justified by an eligible applicant’s approved drug court workflow.
QC Healthcare Fit: 50/100. Treatment or clinical support could potentially be provided through an eligible governmental drug court applicant, but Dr. Miltie is not an eligible direct applicant under the state/local government eligibility rule.
Required Next Action
Eligible Mississippi drug court programs should confirm current Drug Court Advisory Committee award documentation, active SAM and UEI status, program need, treatment and staffing model, budget, chief executive certifications, and the complete application packet before submission by September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.
Official source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety Active Funding Solicitations.