BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (16.043)
Posted 21 Sept 2026 · 30 days left
In plain terms
The US Bureau of Justice Assistance funds the establishment of a national center to provide training, tools, and technical assistance to criminal justice agencies, courts, and community supervision systems on supporting veterans. Grants up to 4 million US dollars are available for eligible US nonprofits, higher education institutions, and businesses, with applications due by 30 October 2026.
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Summary
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice. This opportunity will establish a national center to provide specialized support to state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies; treatment and service providers; courts; corrections systems; and community supervision agencies to effectively support and respond to the needs of veterans across the justice system, improve outcomes, and strengthen public safety.
The Center will serve as a one stop shop to address critical gaps in veteran identification, cross-system coordination, and implementation of evidence-based interventions by providing criminal justice professionals with specialized tools, training, and technical assistance on military culture, combat trauma, military sexual trauma (MST), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other veteran-specific considerations. Providing resources and specialized technical assistance through a centralized location and entity is essential to effectively supporting veterans whose needs require coordination across multiple systems, including criminal justice, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…
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Who can apply
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Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education