FY 2026 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners – Formula Grants Program
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state, local, and tribal governments that operate detention or incarceration facilities. Eligible applicants support residential substance use disorder treatment for adults and juveniles. Funding covers evidence-based treatment, reentry preparation, and community-based aftercare services. Geographic scope includes all U.S. states and territories.
⚖️ 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 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Formula Grants Program. This opportunity provides formula grant funding to enhance the capabilities of state, local, and tribal governments to support residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to adult and juvenile populations in detention or incarceration, initiate or continue evidence-based SUD treatment in jails, prepare individuals for reintegration into the community, and assist them and their communities throughout the reentry process by delivering community-based treatment and other recovery aftercare services. This NOFO will increase access to treatment for individuals with substance use or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders in detention or incarceration and improve continuity of care during and after reentry by delivering community-based treatment and other broad-based aftercare services.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative and implementation plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of support from detention facilities and service providers
- Coordination agreements with reentry and community-based treatment partners
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-514-9354
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.593 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,295,094
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$3,295,091
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$3,227,183
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$2,990,488
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$2,644,815
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$2,408,970
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$2,291,680
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$2,225,622
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$2,003,838
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$1,785,553
Top States by Funding
- TX 4 awards $12.2M
- CA 5 awards $11.3M
- FL 5 awards $9.0M
- GA 5 awards $5.5M
- AZ 6 awards $5.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for RSAT formula grants?
State, local, and tribal government agencies operating detention or incarceration facilities. Private nonprofits and individuals cannot apply directly.
What activities does this funding support?
Residential SUD treatment in facilities, evidence-based programming, reentry preparation, community-based aftercare, and recovery support services.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, applicants must contribute matching funds. The exact percentage should be confirmed in the full NOFO.
How competitive is this program?
Formula grants distribute funds based on established formulas rather than competitive scoring. Less competitive than merit-based grants.
What is the typical funding amount?
Awards vary by state population and formula allocation. Individual amounts typically range from $50,000 to several million dollars.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start early by reviewing your state's allocation formula and historical award amounts.
- Partner with local corrections agencies to build a coordinated treatment plan before applying.
- Document current SUD treatment capacity and gaps your grant will address.
- Emphasize evidence-based treatment models with proven outcomes for this population.
- Ensure your budget clearly separates residential treatment, reentry, and community-based services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating community reentry and aftercare components; they're not optional add-ons. Failing to demonstrate coordination with detention facilities and community providers. Proposing only residential treatment without continuity planning beyond reentry.
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