# BJA FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2025-172486-bja-fy25-public-safety-and-mental-health-initiative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361325

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $3.0 million to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on April 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2025-172486 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.745, 16.812, 16.838 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Other units of local government; Agencies with different legal status (e.g. nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies) are eligible to apply only if they meet two requirements: (1)The applicant is designated by the state mental health authority to provide services as a unit of the state or local government. (2) The applicant must attach documentation to support this designation.

## What the grant funds

This NOFO supports comprehensive service networks addressing untreated mental illness and substance use at the intersection of mental health, substance use, and justice systems. This program responds to the growing burden of endemic vagrancy, disorderly behavior and public safety threats faced by law enforcement agencies. These agencies are often positioned as first responders to situations better addressed by health and social service systems. Law enforcement and justice agencies nationwide need actionable alternatives that prioritize both public order and appropriate treatment settings for those experiencing mental illness or substance use disorders. Specifically, this initiative provides funding to support activities through four core areas: (1) crisis stabilization centers; (2) treatment services; (3) housing access; and (4) electronic health record (EHR) systems and technology modernization.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2025-172486 still open?

No. It closed on April 6, 2026. A newer notice is open: O-OJJDP-2026-172738, closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left).

### Who can apply for BJA FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative?

Closed April 6, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $3.0 million each.

### Who has won Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Council of State Governments LTD., Unified Court System of New York State, Tropical Texas Center for MH-MR. The program made 290 awards worth $160 million in that time.