Congressman Gonzalez Announces 2022 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine and Anti-Heroin Task Force Program Grant Application Period 

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is now accepting applications for their Anti-Methamphetamine (CAMP) and Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) grant programs.

"The Rio Grande Valley is one the safest regions in the entire country thanks to the brave work of local law enforcement in coordination with our community," stated Congressman Gonzalez. "This grant is an opportunity to support law enforcement agencies as they address some of the most pressing issues facing our communities—like drug trafficking and addiction. I urge our law enforcement agencies to apply for these grants to bolster their work to keep South Texas safe and healthy."

The 2022 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program is a competitive grant program that advances public safety by providing funds directly to state law enforcement agencies to investigate illicit activities related to the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine. Up to $15 million is available for this program. Please click herefor more information on the 2022 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program.

The 2022 Anti-Heroin Task Force program is a competitive grant program that assists state law enforcement agencies in states with high per capita levels of primary treatment admissions for both heroin and other opioids. AHTF funds must be used for investigative purposes to locate or investigate illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or other opioids, or the unlawful distribution of prescription opioids. Up to $35 million is available for this program. Please click here for more information on the 2022 Anti-Heroin Task Force program.

Applications for both CAMP and AHTF are due at 6:59 PM CT/7:59 PM ET on June 1, 2022.  

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