BJA FY 2026 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Formula Program

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is issuing a FY 2026 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Formula Grant under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. The award will fund the creation or enhancement of state‑level crisis‑intervention court proceedings and related initiatives, including extreme‑risk protection order (ERPO) programs, mental‑health courts, drug courts, and veterans treatment courts. Eligible applicants are state governments, and the grant is a cooperative agreement (not a contract), meaning the recipient will receive federal oversight and technical assistance while implementing the programs. The total ceiling for the competition is $16,015,504, with an anticipated 56 applications. The opportunity opens on August 27 2026 and closes on October 6 2026. No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is required. • Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 16.738) • Target audience: State governments (primary). • Program focus: Crisis‑intervention courts, ERPOs, mental‑health, drug, and veterans courts. • Expected deliverables: Development or expansion of court programs, training, data collection, and reporting to BJA. • Funding ceiling: $16,015,504 total; individual award amounts not disclosed. • Application deadline: October 6 2026. • Contact: OJP Response Center, (202) 514‑9354, [email protected].