U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Funding Opportunities 

The U.S. DOJ recently announced $74.5 million in FY 2025 federal funding opportunities through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to support improvements to state and local criminal justice systems. 

Importantly, application deadlines range from March 19, 2026, to April 6, 2026. Please review each individual funding opportunity below for specific information and deadlines. 

1. BJA FY 25 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program  

Supports comprehensive reentry strategies to reduce recidivism and increase successful community reintegration for adults leaving incarceration or supervision. 

2. BJA FY 25 Strengthening Community Supervision Agency Operations Program 

Helps probation and parole agencies improve supervision outcomes and prevent recidivism through enhanced operations. 

3. BJA FY 25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative  

Funds comprehensive approaches to address mental illness and substance use at the intersection of justice and health systems, including crisis stabilization centers, treatment services, housing access, and technology modernization. 

Additional information for interested applicants may also be found on the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center website linked here.