COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program

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Check out our How to Apply page for resources such as frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and more.

Award Announcement Update

The Fiscal Year 2023 COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Award announcement information is now available! Visit the 2023 AHTF Awards for the award announcement and management documents.

For all COPS Office 2023 Awards information, visit the Grants page.

CLOSED:

The FY23 COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) program closed on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 4:59 PM ET.*

See the COPS Office's Grants page for current funding opportunities.

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COPS Anti-Methamphetamine and COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Programs Informational Webinar

The COPS Office hosted an informational webinar on the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine and COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Program (ANTI’s).
The presentation is available here.

ABOUT THE AHTF PROGRAM

The Fiscal Year 2023 COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program is a competitive award program designed to advance public safety by providing funds directly to state law enforcement agencies in states with high per capita rates of primary treatment admissions for the purpose of locating or investigating illicit activities through statewide collaboration relating to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil, or to the unlawful distribution of prescription opioids.

Who is Eligible?

State Law Enforcement Agencies

Funding

There is approximately $35 million in funding available through FY 2023 AHTF. Each award is three years (36 months) in duration. Recipients may receive a maximum of $4 million per award. There is no local match.

Solicitation Documents

Need more information on how to apply to any of our programs?

For additional assistance we encourage you to visit the How to Apply page, which includes frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and other resources.

The COPS Office is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and build trust between law enforcement and the community.