BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering a discretionary federal grant to support de-escalation and crisis response training programs for state, local, and tribal justice and public safety entities. The funding is intended to help recipients develop, implement, or expand training for law enforcement and correctional personnel so they can better respond to individuals in crisis. The program focuses on improving outcomes for people with behavioral health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries, while strengthening tactical skills, strategies, and technology used to de-escalate incidents and protect officer wellbeing. This CFDA 16.065 opportunity has no match requirement, provides up to $700,000, and closes on May 27, 2026; questions may be directed to OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov.
Eligible Applicants
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
Grant Documents
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