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BJA FY 2026 Adult Treatment Court Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice

Deadline
October 30, 2026in 10 days
Award size
Up to $2.5 million
Matching funds
RequiredYou must contribute some of the cost
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant helps pay for programs that support adults with substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system. It aims to reduce drug use and prevent overdoses. The money can be used for treatment and support services.

The money can pay for

  • Substance use disorder treatment
  • Drug testing and case management
  • Recovery support services
  • Judicial supervision programs

Who can apply

State governments, city or township governments, county governments, and Native American tribal governments can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is meant for government agencies, not small community nonprofits like food pantries or churches.

Before you apply

  • Matching funds are required
  • Only certain types of governments can apply
  • Eligibility is limited to specific organizations
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2026 Adult Treatment Court Program. This opportunity supports the implementation and enhancement of Adult Treatment Court (ATC) operations to prevent overdoses and reduce the use of opioids, stimulants, and other substances by high-risk/high-need adults in the criminal justice system. Adult Treatment Courts (ATCs) combine judicial supervision, substance use disorder treatment, mandatory and random drug testing, case management, sanctions and incentives, and recovery support services to improve participant outcomes and public safety.

Opportunity number
O-BJA-2026-172721
Posted
September 21, 2026
Eligible applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see eligibility details)
State governments
City or township governments
County governments
Eligibility details
For the purposes of this NOFO, "other units of local government" include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.; "State agencies" include state administering agencies (SAA), administrative offices of the courts, state criminal justice agencies, state substance abuse agencies, and other state agencies involved with substance use, mental health, or related services.
Assistance listing
16.585 Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program
Agency contact
Bureau of Justice Assistance
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
202-514-9354
Open the official listing on Grants.govAgency’s full announcement

Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.