Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2009 2026
Apply for BJA 2009 2026
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Training and Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.745 Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2009 and posted on Mar 25, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses.
- Applicants are limited to for profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith based and community organizations, and institutions of higher learning with demonstrated expertise in assisting states and units of local government develop, implement, and expand adult or juvenile collaborative, cross system criminal justice/mental health efforts. BJA encourages applications from organizations or agencies with knowledge and documented expertise in developing and implementing collaborative, cross system programs for justice involved individuals with mental illnesses or co occurring mental health and substance use disorders, extensive knowledge of brokering and developing technical assistance, and willingness to collaborate with other BJA training and technical assistance providers. For profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with other organizations to submit joint applications for the required services and deliverables.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Training and Technical Assistance Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), designed to strengthen the national Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP). Rather than primarily funding direct services in one jurisdiction, this award focuses on selecting a single training and technical assistance (TTA) provider that can support multiple JMHCP grantees across the country. The core purpose is to help jurisdictions plan, implement, or expand collaborative, cross-system efforts that connect the justice system and the mental health system for adults or juveniles who have mental illnesses, including people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The program is authorized under the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004 (MIOTCRA), later reauthorized in 2008, reflecting a federal priority to reduce justice involvement, improve public safety outcomes, and increase access to appropriate treatment and supports through coordinated approaches.
At a practical level, the selected provider would be expected to deliver hands-on, actionable support to BJA-funded sites that are building or scaling justice-mental health strategies. That support typically includes structured training, individualized technical assistance, and problem-solving guidance tailored to local conditions, such as how agencies coordinate information-sharing, design diversion pathways, implement evidence-informed responses, improve screening and assessment practices, and create sustainable interagency partnerships. The opportunity emphasizes cross-system collaboration, meaning the work must bridge law enforcement, courts, corrections, community supervision, behavioral health providers, and community-based supports. The intent is to help grantees move from planning to implementation (or from early implementation to expansion) while avoiding common barriers like fragmented services, unclear roles, weak data capacity, or inconsistent policies.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally means BJA anticipates an active role in guiding or collaborating on the work during the project period, more so than in a standard grant. The posted award ceiling is $300,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number is BJA-2009-2026, and it is tied to CFDA 16.745, Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. Key dates for this specific solicitation show it was posted on March 25, 2009, with an application deadline of April 23, 2009, and an archive date of May 23, 2009, indicating it is an older, time-limited competition rather than an open rolling opportunity.
Eligibility is intentionally broad but expertise-driven. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (other than small businesses and also including small businesses as separately listed), nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), faith-based and community organizations, and institutions of higher education. The central eligibility test is not the organization type but whether the applicant can demonstrate strong, documented capability in helping states and local governments develop, implement, and expand collaborative justice/mental health programs. BJA explicitly encourages applicants with proven experience working with justice-involved individuals with mental illnesses or co-occurring disorders, experience brokering and delivering technical assistance, and a willingness to coordinate with other BJA TTA providers so the field receives consistent, non-duplicative support. For-profit applicants must agree to waive profit or service fees, reinforcing that federal dollars should go to program delivery rather than margin. BJA also strongly encourages partnerships and joint applications, signaling a preference for teams that can combine complementary expertise, geographic reach, and subject-matter depth.
In short, this opportunity is about building national capacity: selecting a knowledgeable TTA organization (or partnership) to help JMHCP grantees succeed in launching and strengthening justice and mental health collaborations for adults and youth. The award supports training, implementation support, and ongoing guidance that helps jurisdictions translate MIOTCRA’s goals into operational, sustainable practice across the justice and behavioral health systems. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Al Roddy at 202-353-1881, with application technical support also referenced.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Training and Technical Assistance Program?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), intended to strengthen the national Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) by funding training and technical assistance (TTA) at a national level.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The purpose is to select a single TTA provider (or partnership) to support multiple BJA-funded JMHCP grantees across the country, helping jurisdictions plan, implement, expand, and sustain cross-system justice and mental health collaborations.
Does this opportunity primarily fund direct services in a single community?
No. The opportunity is focused on national capacity-building through training and technical assistance rather than primarily funding direct services in one jurisdiction.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What type of funding mechanism is used?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that BJA anticipates an active role in guiding and collaborating on the work during the project period.
What is the award ceiling?
The posted award ceiling is $300,000.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA-2009-2026.
What CFDA number is associated with this solicitation?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 16.745, Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program.
What law authorizes this program?
The program is authorized under the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004 (MIOTCRA), which was later reauthorized in 2008.
Who is the intended population focus of the justice-mental health collaborations supported by this TTA?
The work focuses on adults or juveniles who have mental illnesses, including individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
What kinds of activities would the selected TTA provider be expected to deliver?
The selected provider would be expected to provide hands-on, actionable support to BJA-funded sites, including structured training, individualized technical assistance, and practical problem-solving guidance tailored to local conditions.
What are examples of topics the training and technical assistance might cover?
Examples described include improving information-sharing and coordination, designing diversion pathways, implementing evidence-informed responses, strengthening screening and assessment practices, and building sustainable interagency partnerships.
What does "cross-system collaboration" mean in this solicitation?
It means the work must bridge multiple systems and partners, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, community supervision, behavioral health providers, and community-based supports.
What stage of work are grantees expected to be in when receiving support?
The intent is to support grantees moving from planning to implementation, or from early implementation to expansion, while addressing common barriers that can stall progress.
What barriers does the program aim to help jurisdictions overcome?
The opportunity highlights challenges such as fragmented services, unclear roles across agencies, weak data capacity, and inconsistent policies.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses), nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), faith-based and community organizations, and institutions of higher education.
What is the key eligibility expectation beyond organizational type?
The key expectation is demonstrated, documented capability to help states and local governments develop, implement, and expand collaborative justice and mental health programs.
What experience does BJA encourage applicants to demonstrate?
BJA encourages applicants with proven experience working with justice-involved individuals with mental illnesses or co-occurring disorders, experience brokering and delivering technical assistance, and willingness to coordinate with other BJA TTA providers.
Are partnerships or joint applications encouraged?
Yes. BJA strongly encourages partnerships and joint applications, reflecting a preference for teams that can offer complementary expertise, subject-matter depth, and geographic reach.
Are for-profit applicants allowed to include profit or service fees?
For-profit applicants must agree to waive profit or service fees, reinforcing that federal dollars should be used for program delivery rather than margin.
Is this an open, ongoing opportunity?
No. The key dates indicate this was a time-limited competition posted on March 25, 2009, with an application deadline of April 23, 2009, and an archive date of May 23, 2009.
What are the key dates listed for this solicitation?
Posted date: March 25, 2009. Application deadline: April 23, 2009. Archive date: May 23, 2009.
How does this opportunity relate to the broader Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP)?
This award is designed to strengthen the national JMHCP by providing coordinated training and technical assistance to multiple JMHCP grantees nationwide.
What is the overall federal priority reflected by this program?
The program reflects a federal priority to reduce justice involvement, improve public safety outcomes, and increase access to appropriate treatment and supports through coordinated approaches between justice and behavioral health systems.
Who is the contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues is Al Roddy at 202-353-1881.
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