FY 2026 Crisis Response Training Program
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for law enforcement and public safety agencies seeking to improve crisis response training. Eligible applicants include units of local government, sheriffs' offices, police departments, correctional facilities, probation and parole departments, and state/local law enforcement agencies. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education with on-campus police, and public hospitals with on-campus police, may also apply. This program funds development, implementation, or expansion of crisis intervention training programs that address behavioral health crises, intellectual/developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.
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Program description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Crisis Response Training Program. This opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, probation and parole departments, and sheriffs’ offices in developing, implementing, or expanding crisis response training programs that enhance public safety, officer safety, and operational effectiveness by improving law enforcement responses to individuals in crisis who have behavioral health conditions (including mental health and substance use disorders), intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs), physical disabilities, and/or traumatic brain injuries. This program will equip law enforcement and correctional officers with tactical skills and strategies, and technology to effectively address crisis situations and enhance public safety. Officers trained in crisis intervention techniques are better equipped to safely mitigate volatile situations involving individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, including those with I/DDs.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Police Department
- Private University
- Public University
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement (Assurances and Certifications)
- Project Narrative (describing crisis response training program)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capability statement
- Letters of support (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-514-9354
Funding track record
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FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Units of local government, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, sheriffs' offices, and probation/parole departments can apply. Colleges and hospitals with on-campus police are also eligible.
What activities does this grant fund?
The grant supports developing, implementing, or expanding crisis response training programs. Funding covers tactical skills, strategies, and technology to improve officer response to individuals in behavioral health crises.
What deadline should I follow?
The deadline is October 5, 2026. This is a fixed deadline; applications must be submitted by that date.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards reach approximately $650,000. Check the full NOFO for details on application rounds and funding pools.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require applicants to contribute matching funds or cost-sharing.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your training program addresses the specific populations mentioned: behavioral health, I/DDs, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.
- Show how your crisis response training improves both public safety and officer safety outcomes.
- Provide clear metrics showing how your program will be implemented, expanded, or evaluated across your jurisdiction.
- Connect your proposal to your agency's broader public safety and behavioral health strategy.
- Highlight partnerships with mental health, substance use, and disability service providers if relevant to your program.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to address how training reduces unnecessary arrests or emergency room visits for individuals in behavioral health crisis. Proposing vague training content without specifying how officers will learn tactical de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques. Underestimating the scope of implementation—agencies must show clear rollout plans across staff and geographic areas.
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