This funding opportunity supports rigorous applied research on the nexus of drug crimes and firearms to develop evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and criminal justice stakeholders. Research topics include pattern identification, interdiction and disruption strategies, prosecution, and drug market dynamics. The grant aims to inform strategies addressing drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug-related violence.
Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations and governments, state and local governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and institutions of higher education. Specific eligibility details are provided in the announcement.