At a glance
BJA FY 2026 Crisis Response Training Program is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $650K. Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field en. The application deadline is October 5, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $650K
- Deadline
- Oct 5, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Crisis Response Training Program. This opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, probation and parole departments, and sheriffs’ offices in developing, implementing, or expanding crisis response training programs that enhance public safety, officer safety, and operational effectiveness by improving law enforcement responses to individuals in crisis who have behavioral health conditions (including mental health and substance use disorders), 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 and strategies, and technology to effectively address crisis situations and enhance public safety. Officers trained in crisis intervention techniques are better equipped to safely mitigate volatile situations involving individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, including those with I/DDs.
Who can apply
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; 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); State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; City or township governments. 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. For the purposes of this NOFO, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number O-BJA-2026-172706. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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