Office of Planning and Budgeting

FY23-24 State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.)

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CASE REQUEST FORMS

Overview
State funding is available to conduct investigations designed to combat illegal fentanyl activity.  This grant provides reimbursement for approved fentanyl-related investigative operations, which may include:

  • Overtime and Related Benefits
  • Relevant Travel Costs
  • Purchase of Investigative Supplies
  • Equipment Purchases (must be pre-approved by the FDLE S.A.F.E. Executive Board via Funding Request Form)
  • Relevant Contractual Services
  • Training Costs (must be pre-approved by the FDLE S.A.F.E. Executive Board via Funding Request Form)
  • Other Costs Associated with Cases Focusing on Fentanyl Eradication


Eligibility
This program is open to local law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida.

Awards
Available funds will be distributed based on the operational needs of each agency’s investigations as approved by the S.A.F.E. Executive Board, not to exceed a combined total of $20,000,000.

Project Period
Awards will be for a 12-month period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.

How to Apply
Applications will NOT be accepted through FDLE's Amplifund system. Please email JenniferMiller2@fdle.state.fl.us or RebeccaGardner@fdle.state.fl.us for instructions on presenting the investigation to the FDLE S.A.F.E. Executive Board.

Fund Opportunity Attachments



Florida Department of Law Enforcement Priorities

FDLE is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. FDLE’s duties, responsibilities and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943, FS, and Chapter 11, FAC. To learn more about these areas, read our Statement of Agency Organization and Operation or visit our Open Government page.