FY 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized), Native American Tribal governments (other than federally recognized), Other units of local government, Nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies or other non-governmental applicants

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline September 25, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline October 2, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $3,000,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

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.

Solicitation