FY 2026 Invited to Apply- Medicaid and Corrections Program
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations invited by BJA to provide technical assistance to correctional systems on Medicaid implementation. Only The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. is currently eligible to apply under this invitation. The program supports delivery of specialized training to sheriffs, jail administrators, state correction departments, and correctional staff. Activities include legal compliance support and guidance on Medicaid operationalization in secure settings.
Applicants must have received an official invitation letter from BJA. No other organizations can apply unless specifically invited. The program focuses on supporting correctional leaders and staff with training and technical expertise.
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Program description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 26 Invited to Apply – Medicaid and Corrections Program. This opportunity seeks to support the delivery of highly specialized technical assistance and training to sheriffs, jail administrators, state departments of correction, and correctional leaders and staff in order to support understanding and implementation of legal requirements related to Medicaid, reentry, and the provision of care within correctional facilities. This specialized technical expertise is critical to safely operationalizing Medicaid requirements in secure settings.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Official BJA Invitation Letter
- Proof of Nonprofit Status (501(c)(3) documentation)
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-514-9354
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.812 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$7,300,000
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$6,543,386
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$6,150,000
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$5,474,583
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$5,200,000
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$4,976,276
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$3,600,000
Top States by Funding
- KY 9 awards $29.3M
- CA 8 awards $19.3M
- VA 5 awards $15.7M
- LA 6 awards $8.0M
- NY 6 awards $6.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Only applicants with an official invitation letter from BJA may apply. Currently, The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. is the designated eligible applicant.
What is the deadline for this grant?
The deadline is October 21, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.
What activities does this grant support?
The grant funds technical assistance and training to correctional systems on Medicaid requirements, reentry programs, and care provision in secure settings.
What is the award amount?
Awards up to $800,000 are available. Exact amounts depend on proposal scope and BJA's funding allocation.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a cooperative agreement, which means BJA will have substantial involvement and oversight during project implementation.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your narrative on specialized Medicaid expertise relevant to correctional systems. Emphasize legal compliance knowledge.
- Detail how your technical assistance will reach multiple correctional leaders, staff, and administrators across jurisdictions.
- Clearly align training activities with federal Medicaid requirements and reentry best practices in corrections.
- Build your budget to include staff expertise in both Medicaid policy and correctional operations.
- Demonstrate existing relationships or capacity to engage sheriffs, state DOC officials, and jail administrators as participants.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague descriptions of technical expertise needed for Medicaid compliance in corrections. Weak evidence of capacity to deliver training to multiple correctional agencies. Inadequate detail on how activities address federal Medicaid requirements versus general jail improvement.
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