BJA FY25 Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program
ID: 358135Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $550K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358135

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172325
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program." This program aims to fund initiatives that foster collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health agencies to enhance public safety responses for individuals with behavioral health needs, focusing on the implementation of deflection and diversion programs at first contact. Such programs are crucial for improving the safety and well-being of individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring substance use disorders. Eligible applicants, specifically units of local government, can apply for funding ranging from $0 to $550,000, with a total of 25 awards expected. The application deadline is April 3, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to grants@ncjrs.gov for technical assistance or visit the additional information link for more details: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172325.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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