Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund (DLEF) (OH) Grant

The Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund (DLEF) supports drug task forces in enforcing state drug laws by providing financial assistance. Managed by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, this fund allows agencies to prioritize their needs while ensuring a minimum match of 25% for project costs. This flexibility helps combat illegal drug activity effectively, enhancing local law enforcement efforts across Ohio.

The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. By statute, OCJS is the lead justice planning and assistance agency for the state, administering millions of dollars in state and federal criminal justice funding every year. OCJS also evaluates programs, technology, training, and products for criminal justice professionals and communities.
Proposed to defray the expenses that a drug task force organization incurs in performing its functions related to the enforcement of the state’s drug laws and other state laws related to illegal drug activity, the Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund provides agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place funds where they are needed most.
Funding
All awards require a match of at least 25 percent of the task force’s total project cost. It is not required that match funds be reported proportionately to state funds throughout the grant; however, all match funds need to be obligated by the end of the grant period and liquidated prior to the closeout deadline or a refund of state funds will be required.