BJA FY 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative

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. Program Details Bureau of Justice Assistance is a federal agency that offers the BJA FY 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative grant program to support health and wellness programs and housing and shelter programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Bureau of Justice Assistance through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for health and wellness programs and housing and shelter programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, eligible organizations, and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Bureau of Justice Assistance or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $0 – $3M. Applications are due by September 25, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports health and wellness programs and housing and shelter programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 922120, 541611, 621330, 621420, 624229. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by BJA
• Programs related to mental health
• Programs related to homelessness

Award details

Award range: $0 – $3M. Applications close on September 25, 2026.

Categories

Health · Housing