BJA FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative
- Posted
- February 19, 2026
- Closed
- April 6, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $3,000,000
- Cost sharing
- Yes
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 16.838, 16.812, 16.745
- Category
- Humanities
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 16.838 (one of 3 on this opportunity) across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $124.8M
- FY2026 obligated
- −$8.8M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 414
A negative year is a net de-obligation: downward adjustments to earlier awards exceeded new obligations in that year.
Top recipients: The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc., Mental Health & Addiction Services Conne, Department of Justice Wisconsin, Health Care Authority, State of Alaska Department of Health
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
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.
Who can apply
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
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.
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