Harm Reduction Strategies Will Be Eligible For Federal Grants Under $30M, Three-Year Program Announced By Biden Administration

MedPage Today (12/8, Frieden) reports, “Harm reduction strategies, including syringe service programs and use of fentanyl test strips, will be eligible for federal grants under a $30 million, three-year program announced” on Dec. 8 “by the Biden administration.” What’s more, “in addition to the harm reduction grants – which will be given at a rate of $10 million per year for three years – the administration also released model legislation for states that want to start up or refine their syringe service programs, formerly known as needle exchange programs.” Click here to read more about the grant funding opportunities.

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