O-BJA-2026-172676: BJA FY 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program (O-OJJDP-2026-172738). Status: Closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2026.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $3.0 million to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on September 25, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 14, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2025-172486 | February 19, 2026 | Closed April 6, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other units of local government; Nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies or other non-governmental applicants 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 should attach documentation to support this designation
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 3 programs behind this notice (68% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative (PSMHI). This opportunity supports comprehensive service networks addressing untreated mental illness and substance use to reduce the burden of on law enforcement and the justice system; restore order in communities affected by homelessness, mental illness, and substance use; decrease recidivism; reduce crime; and improve overall public safety and restore confidence in public spaces. This initiative supports coordinated, direct intervention efforts across public safety, justice, mental health, and substance use agencies to increase access to mental health and substance use treatment through civil commitment, institutional treatment, and step-down approaches from pre-arrest through reentry, using accountability measures that ensure compliance with treatment plans. This program moves beyond temporary interventions by supporting appropriate institutional care and civil commitment processes, when appropriate, for individuals unable to care for themselves.
Who has won Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (16.838) awarded $776 million across 511 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. | Florida | 6 | $41.7 million |
| Unified Court System of New York State | New York | 8 | $19.1 million |
| Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Tennessee | 4 | $13.4 million |
| Mental Health & Addiction Services Conne | Connecticut | 2 | $13.0 million |
| GO33 Justice & Community Services | West Virginia | 2 | $12.9 million |
Who has won Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (16.812) awarded $402 million across 447 grant awards, an average of $898,947 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Council of State Governments LTD. | Kentucky | 6 | $23.7 million |
| American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences | Virginia | 3 | $12.4 million |
| Impact Justice | California | 4 | $11.4 million |
| The Soulfisher Ministries | Missouri | 3 | $5.7 million |
| Vera Institute of Justice, Inc. | New York | 3 | $4.5 million |
Who has won Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (16.745) awarded $160 million across 290 grant awards, an average of $551,717 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Council of State Governments LTD. | Kentucky | 4 | $20.3 million |
| Unified Court System of New York State | New York | 4 | $2.3 million |
| Tropical Texas Center for MH-MR | Texas | 4 | $2.2 million |
| City of Gresham | Oregon | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Rockdale County of Administrative | Georgia | 3 | $1.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-OJJDP-2026-172738, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2026-172676 still open?
No. It closed on September 25, 2026. A newer notice is open: O-OJJDP-2026-172738, closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 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 FY 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative?
Closed September 25, 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.
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