BJA FY 2026 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Formula Program
This grant funds state crisis intervention courts and related programs, such as ERPOs, mental health, drug, and veterans courts, to improve public safety under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: October 13, 2026 (JustGrants) | November 6, 2026 (Current application closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $16,015,504 per award; no cost sharing or matching required
Summary: Formula funding supports the creation or enhancement of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs, including ERPO programs and treatment courts.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are state governments.
Description
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), administers this formula funding opportunity under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022. The program supports the creation or enhancement of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives. Supported work includes extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs, mental health courts, drug courts, and veterans treatment courts.
The opportunity forms part of OJP’s work to advance public safety, uphold the rule of law, and protect the rights of American citizens. Funding is offered through cooperative agreements to state governments.
