# BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2025-172498-bja-fy25-de-escalation-and-crisis-response-training/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361907

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $700,000 to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on May 27, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2025-172498 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 27, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $700,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.065 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Units of local government, Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education with on-campus police departments, Public or state-controlled hospitals with on-campus police departments

## What the grant funds

This NOFO supports state, local, and tribal governments, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, probation and parole departments, and sheriff’s departments in developing, implementing, or expanding de-escalation and crisis response training programs that improve law enforcement responses to and outcomes for individuals in crisis who have behavioral health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs), physical disabilities, and/or traumatic brain injuries. This program will equip law enforcement and correctional officers with tactical skills, strategies, and technology to effectively de-escalate and handle crisis situations, enhance safety, and protect officer wellbeing.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2025-172498 still open?

No. It closed on May 27, 2026.

### Who can apply for BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program?

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

### What is the deadline for BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program?

Closed May 27, 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 $700,000 each.