Jason Snyder • September 3, 2026
DOJ Announces $211M in Funding for Reentry Programs, Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment
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Jason Snyder
Date
September 3, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced federal funding opportunities to improve state and local criminal justice systems and outcomes for the people involved in them, with a focus on reentry, crisis response, and behavioral health services.
Application deadlines range from September 24, 2026–October 2, 2026 for the following 5 grants:
- BJA FY26 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
- BJA FY26 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
- BJA FY26 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program
- BJA FY26 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program
- BJA FY26 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative



