BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is issuing a discretionary grant to support Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) for FY 2026. The program seeks to expand and enhance VTC operations that integrate substance‑use disorder and mental‑health treatment, mandatory drug testing, incentives/sanctions, and transitional services for high‑risk veterans involved in the criminal‑justice system. Funding can be used for planning, implementation, or statewide enhancements of VTCs, with an award ceiling of $2.5 million per award. Eligible applicants include state, county, city, tribal, and special‑district governments as well as other local governmental units. Up to 40 applications are expected across three competition categories (Planning & Implementation, Enhancement, Statewide). • Supports reduction of opioid, stimulant, and alcohol misuse among veteran defendants. • Requires integration of SUD, MHD, drug testing, and transitional services within court settings. • Open to a broad range of governmental entities (state, local, tribal). • Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement. • Deadline for applications: Oct 29, 2026; opening: Sep 21, 2026. • Maximum award amount: $2,500,000; no minimum floor. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.