BJA FY24 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
ID: 352346Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $550K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is inviting applications for the FY24 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, aimed at enhancing public safety responses for individuals with mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders. This grant program seeks to fund initiatives that foster cross-system collaboration, enabling organizations to develop and implement comprehensive plans to better serve affected populations. With an estimated total program funding of $13.75 million and an award ceiling of $550,000, BJA anticipates making approximately 25 awards. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 9, 2024, and can reach out to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service at grants@ncjrs.gov for further information.

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