The BJA FY2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative is a grant opportunity aimed at helping communities address mental health and substance use issues. It supports efforts to improve public safety by providing coordinated services that help individuals access mental health and substance use treatment. The goal is to reduce the burden on law enforcement, decrease crime and recidivism, and restore order in communities affected by these issues.
Who it's for: This grant is for government entities such as federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, state governments, and special district governments. It is also open to private institutions of higher education and other unrestricted applicants.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate a coordinated service network
- Lack of a comprehensive intervention plan
- Not meeting cost-sharing/matching requirements
- Ineligible applicant type
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Proof of eligibility
- Letters of support from partner agencies
- Documentation of coordinated service networks
- Compliance with federal grant regulations
- Organizational financial statements
- Evidence of past project success
Cautions
- Cost-sharing/matching is required
- Must demonstrate a coordinated service network
- Ensure compliance with treatment plans
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, state governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, and other unrestricted applicants. This means that a wide range of governmental and educational entities can apply, provided they meet the specific requirements outlined in the grant notice.
Overview
This grant is for government entities such as federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, state governments, and special district governments. It is also open to private institutions of higher education and other unrestricted applicants.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate a coordinated service network
- Lack of a comprehensive intervention plan
- Not meeting cost-sharing/matching requirements
- Ineligible applicant type
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support coordinated intervention efforts across public safety, justice, mental health, and substance use agencies. This includes increasing access to treatment through civil commitment, institutional treatment, and step-down approaches, as well as supporting accountability measures to ensure compliance with treatment plans.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 25, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a government entity or private institution
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Create a budget plan with cost-sharing details
- Gather letters of support from partner agencies
- Document coordinated service networks
- Prepare organizational financial statements
- Submit application by the deadline