BJA FY 2026 Adult Treatment Court Program

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is issuing a FY 2026 Adult Treatment Court (ATC) grant under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585). The grant supports local, state, and tribal jurisdictions in planning, implementing, or enhancing ATC programs that combine judicial oversight with substance‑use disorder treatment, drug testing, case management, sanctions/incentives, and recovery support services. Funding can be used to reduce opioid, stimulant, and other substance use among high‑risk adults in the criminal‑justice system and to improve public safety outcomes. Applications are accepted electronically from 21 Sept 2026 to 30 Oct 2026, with an award ceiling of $2.5 million per award and an expected 120 applications across three competition categories (Planning & Implementation, Enhancement, Statewide). Eligible applicants include state agencies, county governments, city/township governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. • Funding type: Grant (discretionary) – up to $2.5 M per award. • Target participants: High‑risk/high‑need adults in the criminal‑justice system. • Eligible entities: State, county, city/township, tribal governments, and other local political subdivisions. • Key activities: Court‑based supervision, evidence‑based treatment, mandatory/random drug testing, case management, sanctions/incentives, recovery support. • Application window: 09/21/2026 – 10/30/2026 (electronic submission). • Award decision date: Not specified. • Reporting & compliance: Standard BJA grant monitoring and performance reporting required.