FY 2026 Adult Treatment Court Program
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for states, local governments, and courts implementing or enhancing Adult Treatment Court programs. Eligible applicants include state agencies, units of local government, administrative offices of courts, and criminal justice agencies. Awards support judicial supervision, substance abuse treatment, drug testing, case management, and recovery services. Geographic scope is national; any state may apply.
The program targets high-risk, high-need adults in the criminal justice system with substance use disorders. Applicants should demonstrate experience managing treatment court operations. Cost-sharing is required; applicants must identify funding match.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (scope of work, implementation plan, evaluation plan)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of commitment from judicial, prosecutorial, and law enforcement partners
- Description of existing or proposed treatment court structure
- Data on substance use disorder prevalence in jurisdiction
- Cost-sharing documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-514-9354
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.585 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$8,500,000
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$4,999,988
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$4,000,000
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$3,500,000
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$3,500,000
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$3,400,000
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$2,900,000
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$2,750,000
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$2,500,000
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$2,500,000
Top States by Funding
- VA 6 awards $15.9M
- SC 6 awards $15.7M
- CA 8 awards $13.8M
- NY 8 awards $11.6M
- GA 7 awards $9.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.585). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $71,184,069 | |
| 2025 | $6,810,600 | |
| 2026 est. | $5,200,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
State agencies, units of local government, courts, and criminal justice agencies can apply. Applicants must have capacity to operate or enhance an Adult Treatment Court program.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is October 30, 2026. Check the BJA website for any updates or extensions.
What activities does the grant fund?
The grant supports treatment court implementation, judicial supervision, substance abuse treatment, drug testing, case management, sanctions, incentives, and recovery services.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. Applicants must identify a funding match, but the specific percentage is not specified in this NOFO.
What is the award amount?
Individual award amounts are not specified. The maximum pool is $2,500,000 across all awards. Contact BJA for competitive funding estimates.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your jurisdiction's substance use disorder problem and overdose prevention strategy. Clearly explain how the treatment court addresses your community's most pressing needs.
- Demonstrate judicial support and multi-agency coordination. Include letters of commitment from judges, prosecutors, public defenders, treatment providers, and law enforcement.
- Include detailed data on past treatment court outcomes if you operate an existing program. Document recidivism reduction, drug testing compliance, and participant graduation rates.
- Address cost-sharing early and clearly. Identify specific funding sources for your match; vague commitments weaken competitiveness.
- Build a strong evaluation plan. Show how you will measure program success and track participant outcomes over time.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to document judicial commitment and multi-agency coordination. Vague or unsecured cost-sharing plans.
Proposing unclear connections between ATC services and overdose prevention or stimulant reduction. Weak or missing performance metrics for treatment outcomes and public safety.
Insufficient detail on participant eligibility, case management capacity, or treatment provider partnerships.
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