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FY25-26 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
  • Relevant Travel Costs
  • Purchase of Investigative Supplies
  • Equipment Purchases
  • Relevant Contractual Services
  • Training Costs
  • 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 $12,902,972.    

Project Period          
Awards will be for a 12-month period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

How to Apply
Email both the Case Summary Form and Funding Request Form to the Special Agent in Charge for your region.  You will be informed on approval or denial of your request, or contacted if there are any questions.  Please see regional contact information below:
Fort Myers Regional Operations Center (FMROC)
Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson
EliLawson@fdle.state.fl.us
239-335-7480
Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Sarasota
 
Jacksonville Regional Operations Center (JROC)
Special Agent in Charge Keesha Nauss
KeeshaNauss@fdle.state.fl.us
904-360-7199
Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Union
 
Miami Regional Operations Center (MROC)
Special Agent in Charge John Vecchio
JohnVecchio@fdle.state.fl.us
407-540-3800
Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach
 
Orlando Regional Operations Center (OROC)
Special Agent in Charge Felipe Williams
FelipeWilliams@fdle.state.fl.us
786-336-1240
Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, St. Lucie, Volusia
 
Pensacola Regional Operations Center (PROC)
Special Agent in Charge Chris Williams
ChrisWilliams@fdle.state.fl.us
850-595-2086
Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Washington
 
Tallahassee Regional Operations Center (TROC)
Special Agent in Charge Keith Wilmer
KeithWilmer@fdle.state.fl.us
850-410-7613
Columbia, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla
 
Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center (TBROC)
Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell
MarkBrutnell@fdle.state.fl.us
813-878-7214
Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sumter
 
Grants Contact Information
For questions relating to reimbursements, contracts or grants, or other administrative topics, contact:


Nicthe Simpson
Senior Management Analyst II
(850) 410-8899
OPBFunding@fdle.state.fl.us

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