Model Acts 2023 | MAP MAP 23 001

Opportunity Information: Apply for MAP MAP 23 001

The Model Acts 2023 opportunity is a discretionary federal funding program administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) within the Executive Office of the President. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal government expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program sits in the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area (CFDA 95.006) and is designed to support policy-focused work that helps states respond more effectively to evolving illicit drug challenges.

At its core, the grant is aimed at helping states strengthen and modernize their legal and policy frameworks related to illicit drug use. ONDCP is seeking an organization that can do two main things: first, advise states as they establish or refine laws and policies to address illicit drug use issues; and second, update existing model state drug laws and create additional, supplementary model laws as needed. The emphasis on revising and drafting model acts reflects the reality that drug trends, substances, distribution methods, and public health impacts change over time, and state laws often need technical updates to stay aligned with current conditions and best practices.

Only one award is expected under this opportunity, suggesting ONDCP intends to fund a single lead organization to serve as the primary national resource for this work. The award ceiling is $2,500,000, indicating a relatively large, centralized effort that may include research and legal analysis, stakeholder engagement, drafting and publishing model legislative language, and providing structured technical assistance to states. Because it is a cooperative agreement, the selected recipient would likely coordinate closely with ONDCP on priorities, deliverables, and the direction of the model law updates.

Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations. The listing specifies both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). However, the narrative description also notes nonprofit institutions/organizations include institutions of higher education, which can read as broader than the eligibility lines. In practice, applicants would typically rely on the eligibility section of the announcement and any accompanying official guidance to confirm whether colleges and universities can apply directly or would need to participate as partners or subrecipients.

Administratively, the opportunity was created on April 3, 2023, with an original application deadline of June 5, 2023, and it is identified by Funding Opportunity Number MAP MAP 23 001. Overall, Model Acts 2023 is best understood as a policy and legal technical assistance initiative: ONDCP is funding a nonprofit partner to help states navigate complex, changing illicit drug issues by providing expert guidance and up-to-date model legislative tools that states can adapt to their own legal systems and drug-related challenges.

• The Office of National Drug Control Policy in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Model Acts 2023" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 95.006.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 03, 2023.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 05, 2023 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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