This grant aims to help organizations create programs that redirect youth and adults with mental health or related issues away from the criminal justice system and into community services before they get arrested or booked.
Who it's for: Organizations interested in developing programs to help divert individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders from entering the criminal justice system.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate a clear diversion strategy
- Lack of experience in mental health or justice systems
- Incomplete application
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational background and experience
- Partnership agreements with community services
- Proof of eligibility
- Financial statements
- Letters of support
- Project timeline
- Evaluation plan
Cautions
- Cost sharing/matching is required
- Strict deadline for application submission
- Need for collaboration with community services
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is open to all types of applicants without restriction. This means any organization, regardless of type, can apply as long as they meet the program's goals and requirements.
Overview
Organizations interested in developing programs to help divert individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders from entering the criminal justice system.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate a clear diversion strategy
- Lack of experience in mental health or justice systems
- Incomplete application
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement programs that divert individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders from the justice system to community-based services.
Total Program Funding
$7,027,991
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization on the grants.gov website
- Prepare a detailed program proposal
- Develop a budget plan including cost-sharing
- Gather organizational documents and financial statements
- Secure partnership agreements with community services
- Collect letters of support
- Draft a project timeline and evaluation plan
- Submit the application by the deadline