Medication Assisted Treatment Grant Program
Assembly Bill 653 (AB 653) (Chapter 745, Statutes of 2021) was approved by Governor Newsom on October 9, 2021. This bill requires funding competitive grants to counties, and require counties receiving grants to use these funds for various purposes relating to the treatment of substance use disorders and the provision of medication-assisted treatment. The bill also requires grant-funded counties to collect and maintain data on the effectiveness of the program. County data will be compiled into a final report to the Legislature describing the activities funded by the grant program and the success of those activities in reducing drug overdoses and recidivism by people housed in jail and people under criminal justice supervision.
AB 653 also added language to the California Penal Code Section 1., Article 6 (commencing with Section 6047), Chapter 5 of Title 7 of Part 3 to read, in pertinent part:
6047.1. (a) The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Grant Program is hereby created and shall be administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections.
(b) The board shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to counties, as authorized by this article. The board shall establish minimum standards, funding schedules, and procedures for awarding grants.
On September 6, 2022, Governor Newsom approved Assembly Bill 179 (AB 179) (Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022) (Attachment C-2), amending the Budget Act of 2022 to include $10 million in funding for a new MAT Grant Program to be administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). (The BSCC is permitted to use up to five percent of this appropriation for administrative costs).
2024 MAT Grants
The 2024 MAT Grantees are under agreement with the BSCC for a grant service delivery period that runs May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The term of the grant agreement ends December 31, 2027. The additional six months are included so grantees can finalize and submit the required Final Local Evaluation Report and financial audit. 2024 MAT Grant Project Summaries
| # | County | Lead Agency | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno County (partial award) | Sheriff's Office | $44,348 |
| 2 | Kings County | Sheriff's Office | $1,250,000 |
| 3 | Mariposa County | Health and Human Services Agency | $1,250,000 |
| 4 | Riverside County | Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health | $1,250,000 |
| 5 | Sacramento County | Human Services | $1,250,000 |
| 6 | San Lois Obispo County | Health Agency | $1,250,000 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz County | Sheriff's Office | $1,250,000 |
| 8 | Siskiyou and Modoc Counties | Siskiyou County Public Health Department | $2,455,652 |
Request for Proposals (RFP)
In December 2023 the BSCC released the 2024 MAT Grant RFP making $10 million of competitive funding available to California Counties for purposes relating to the treatment of substance use disorder and medication-assisted treatment. The application period closed February 16, 2024. Proposals selected for funding are under agreement with the BSCC from May 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027. The term of the grant agreement includes a three-year service delivery period and an additional six months to finalize and submit the required Final Local Evaluation Report and financial audit.
Summary of Key Dates for the 2024 MAT Grant Program
| Activity | Estimated Date |
|---|---|
| Proposals Due | February 16, 2024 |
| Rate Proposals & Develop Funding Recommendations | February - March 2024 |
| Board Consideration/Approval of Funding Recommendations | April 11, 2024 |
| Grant Contract Development | April - May 2024 |
| Grant Service Period Begins | May 1, 2024 |
| Mandatory Grantee Orientation | August 2024 - Date TBD |
| Grant Service Period Ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Final Evaluations and Reports Due - Grant Agreement Ends | December 31, 2027 |
MAT Grant RFP and Attachments for Reference
- 2024 MAT Grant RFP Instruction Packet
- 2024 MAT Grant Notice of Funding Availability
- 2024 MAT Grant Agreement - Sample
- 2024 MAT Budget Attachment
- 2024 MAT Project Work Plan
- 2024 MAT Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies Regarding Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement
- 2024 MAT Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving Subawards
December 2023 MAT Grant Information Session
On December 13, 2023, prospective applicants were invited to attend a Grant Information Session. The session provided clarification on application instructions and answered technical questions from prospective applicants. BSCC staff reviewed application submission instructions, applicant eligibility, funding information, eligible grant activities and the rating process. After a brief presentation, prospective applicants were able to ask questions. Attendance was not a requirement of applying for the grant.
Contact the BSCC regarding the Medication-Assisted Treatment Grant
To provide general public comment submit an email to: MATGrant@bscc.ca.gov.
MAT Grant contacts:
- Timothy Polasik, Field Representative, at Timothy.Polasik@bscc.ca.gov
- Amanda Abucay, Staff Services Manager, at Amanda.Abucay@bscc.ca.gov