Synopsis

OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis. As authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, this NOFO will provide funding for the creation or enhancement of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs, as well as mental health courts, drug courts, and veterans treatment courts. Only state governments are eligible to apply, as detailed in the notice of funding opportunity.
Response Date	May 12, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	14,672,296
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	State governments
Additional Info on Eligibility:	N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name	Bureau of Justice Assistance
Link to Additional Information:	https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172582
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-514-9354

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.738: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program