Assistance Listing 16.838
Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs
Assistance Listing 16.838, “Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides grant and cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 4 open, 0 forecasted and 35 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $138M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program goal(s) name: Reduce impact of substance use on individuals and communities Program goal(s) description: Reduce the impact of opioids, stimulants and other substances on individuals and communities, including a reduction in the number of overdose fatalities, as well as mitigate the impacts on crime victims by supporting comprehensive, collaborative initiatives. Program objective(s) name: Reduce the morbidity and mortality of substance use, increase access to services, and support law enforcement activities to address illicit substance distribution. Program objective description: Increase access to and receipt of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorder in the community, in correctional settings, and upon reentry; reduce overdose deaths; and support law enforcement-related efforts, including locating or investigating illicit activities related to the unlawful distribution of opioids to promote public safety.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Range and average of financial assistance (from the listing): For specifics, please see the current fiscal year’s solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.838. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BJA FY 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health InitiativeBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $3M | Sep 25, 2026 | 16.745, 16.812, 16.838 |
BJA FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $7M | Sep 24, 2026 | 16.838 |
| Closed | Up to $3M | May 13, 2026 | 16.838 | |
BJA FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $7M | May 8, 2026 | 16.838 |
OJJDP FY25 Expanding Youth Access to Community-Based TreatmentOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $600K | May 8, 2026 | 16.838 |
OJJDP FY25 Family Treatment Court ProgramOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $2M | Apr 27, 2026 | 16.838 |
BJA FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative Training and Technical AssistanceBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $3.2M | Apr 20, 2026 | 16.745, 16.812, 16.838 |
BJA FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health InitiativeBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $3M | Apr 6, 2026 | 16.745, 16.812, 16.838 |
OJJDP FY25 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention ProgramOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $750K | Oct 27, 2025 | 16.838 |
OJJDP FY24 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention ProgramOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $10M | Aug 12, 2024 | 16.838 |
16.838 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
The agency reported $138,006,175 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.