Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Act (RSAT)
🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for state and local governments to operate residential substance abuse treatment programs for justice-involved individuals. State and local correctional agencies, pretrial programs, and jails may apply. Programs must provide evidence-based residential treatment, recovery services, and reentry support. Funding supports treatment for incarcerated or pretrial individuals with substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment and services for co-occurring mental health conditions.
The program is intended to reduce recidivism and substance use relapse through quality treatment and continuity of care into community-based recovery services. Applicants should design programs around evidence-based practices and focus on long-term community reintegration outcomes.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Residential substance abuse treatment programs provide individual and group treatment activities for offenders in residential facilities that are operated by state and local correctional agencies. The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program is a formula grant program that enhances the capabilities of state and local governments to provide substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services for justice-involved individuals. The program supports evidence-based treatment, recovery, and reentry services designed to address substance use disorders, prepare participants for successful community reintegration, and provide continuity of care through community-based treatment and recovery support services.
Funding under this solicitation may support pretrial SUD treatment, prison-based residential SUD treatment, jail-based residential SUD treatment, and stand-alone aftercare services. Programs are encouraged to incorporate evidence-based and evidence-informed practices, including medication-assisted treatment, when appropriate, and to address the needs of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
The RSAT Program was established by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-322) and is intended to reduce substance use and recidivism by increasing access to treatment, strengthening recovery supports, and improving long-term outcomes for justice-involved individuals. Federal Assistance Listing: 16.593. Administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 546-00-1430).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing treatment model and reentry plan
- Budget and budget narrative with cost-sharing documentation
- Evidence of local government or correctional agency authorization
- Résumés or qualifications of key treatment and reentry staff
- Letters of commitment from community treatment providers
- Outcome data or evaluation plan for measuring recidivism and treatment success
Program contact
- 👤 Alan Blackmon
- 📧 Alan.Blackmon@Illinois.gov
- 📞 312-793-8516
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.593 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,295,094
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$3,295,091
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$3,227,183
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$2,990,488
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$2,644,815
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$2,408,970
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$2,291,680
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$2,225,622
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$2,003,838
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$1,785,553
Top States by Funding
- TX 3 awards $10.5M
- CA 4 awards $10.2M
- FL 4 awards $8.0M
- GA 4 awards $4.9M
- OH 4 awards $4.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for RSAT funding?
State and local governments, correctional agencies, and pretrial programs may apply. Jails and prisons operating residential treatment facilities are eligible.
What activities does RSAT fund?
Prison-based treatment, jail-based treatment, pretrial SUD treatment, and stand-alone aftercare services. Medication-assisted treatment and mental health services are encouraged.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
Yes, cost sharing is required. Check the solicitation for the specific percentage or match amount expected from your jurisdiction.
What makes a competitive RSAT application?
Clear evidence-based treatment model, strong reentry and community aftercare plan, demonstrated capacity to serve target population, and measurable recidivism and treatment outcomes.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards typically range from $75,000 to $200,000, depending on jurisdiction need and program scope.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your use of evidence-based treatment models and medication-assisted treatment options. Show how your program targets both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Develop a strong reentry and community continuity plan. Reviewers want to see how participants transition from residential treatment to ongoing community-based recovery supports.
- Document your jurisdiction's capacity and experience operating residential treatment programs. Include past outcome data on recidivism and treatment completion rates.
- Address how your program serves justice-involved populations specifically (pretrial, incarcerated, reentry). Generic treatment program descriptions will score lower.
- Clearly state your cost-sharing commitment and source of non-federal funding. Be realistic about matching resources your jurisdiction can actually provide.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack specific reentry and community aftercare planning, treating residential treatment as an isolated service rather than the first step in recovery. Many fail to clearly explain which evidence-based treatment model will be used and why it fits the target population. Weak partnerships with community treatment providers weaken aftercare transition plans and reduce competitiveness.
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