The BJA FY 2026 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Formula Grants Program offers funding to help state, local, and tribal governments provide substance use disorder treatment for adults and juveniles in detention or incarceration. The goal is to support treatment during incarceration and assist with reintegration into the community through community-based treatment and recovery services.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, and tribal governments looking to enhance their capabilities in providing substance use disorder treatment for individuals in detention or incarceration.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Inability to provide cost sharing/matching funds
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Lack of evidence-based treatment programs
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- Evidence of state government status
- Documentation of existing treatment programs
- Plan for community-based aftercare services
- Proof of ability to manage federal funds
- Letters of support from community partners
Cautions
- Cost sharing/matching is required
- Ensure all parts of the application are complete
- Focus on evidence-based treatment approaches
- Adhere to the application deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments. This includes any government entity at the state level that can demonstrate the ability to manage federal funds and provide the required cost sharing/matching.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, and tribal governments looking to enhance their capabilities in providing substance use disorder treatment for individuals in detention or incarceration.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Inability to provide cost sharing/matching funds
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Lack of evidence-based treatment programs
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance substance use disorder treatment programs for individuals in detention, support evidence-based treatment in jails, and provide community-based aftercare services to assist with reintegration.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 20, 2026(42 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- Gather evidence of existing treatment programs
- Draft a plan for community-based aftercare services
- Collect letters of support from community partners
- Submit application by November 20, 2026