First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants

FR-CARA supports first responders in training on and in administering federally approved drugs or devices for emergency treatment during a known or suspected opioid overdose. First responders include firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, or other legally organized and recognized volunteer organizations that respond to adverse opioid-related incidents.

Administering Agency:

SAMHSA

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Key Details:

Funding Overview:

FR-CARA supports first responders in training on and in administering federally approved drugs or devices for emergency treatment during a known or suspected opioid overdose. First responders include firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, or other legally organized and recognized volunteer organizations that respond to adverse opioid-related incidents.

Common Uses:

Funding also supports referrals and program data management.

Issue Area(s): Criminal Justice, Substance Use Disorder

Eligibility: City, County, State, Territory, Tribal

Key Usage Options: Administrative, IT, Prescription Medication, Staff Training

Funding Amount/Range: $250,000 - $800,000

Allocation Frequency: Annual

Funding/Expending Period: 4 years

Funding Type: Competitive Grant

How to Obtain: Talk to State

Match Requirement: No