U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Funding Opportunities
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Ryan Morimune, Michaela Stone
Date Published
August 27, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced funding opportunities to improve state and local criminal justice systems and outcomes, with a focus on reentry, crisis response, and behavioral health services.
Application deadlines range from September 24, 2026, to October 2, 2026, for the following 5 grants:
- BJA FY26 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
- BJA FY26 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
- BJA FY26 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program
- BJA FY26 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program
- BJA FY26 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative
Please access the US DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for additional information on available funding.