Apply now for Veterans Treatment Court Program (United States)

Deadline: 29-Oct-2026

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program to support and enhance Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) operations. The program aims to reduce the use of opioids, stimulants, and other substances (including alcohol) by high-risk/high-need veterans involved in the criminal justice system. The application deadline is 29 October 2026. This NOFO supports the implementation and enhancement of Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) operations. VTCs are designed to reduce substance use among veterans who are in the criminal justice system and who have substance use disorder (SUD) and/or co-occurring mental health disorders (MHD). The opportunity emphasizes VTC models that integrate: The NOFO description also notes that VTCs may serve veterans with a history of violence and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Eligible applicants include the following categories (as listed in the NOFO eligibility section): Additional eligibility clarifications provided in the source: The NOFO supports activities that implement and enhance Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) operations. The stated purpose is to reduce the use of: The target population is high-risk/high-need veterans in the criminal justice system who have SUD and/or co-occurring mental health disorders (MHSUD), including those with PTSD and/or TBI and/or a history of violence. Veterans Treatment Courts are structured to combine treatment and accountability within a judicially supervised setting. By integrating SUD and mental health treatment with mandatory drug testing, incentives/sanctions, and transitional services, VTCs are intended to address substance use and related clinical needs for veterans involved in the criminal justice system. This opportunity is relevant for eligible government entities and tribal governments/organizations seeking to establish or strengthen VTC operations to reduce substance use among high-risk/high-need veterans. Use the BJA opportunity page for the complete application instructions and any required materials: BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program (O-BJA-2026-172714) The source provided is a Grants.gov listing page; however, the specific submission steps and required documents are not included in the supplied text. Follow the instructions in the official NOFO on the BJA site and the Grants.gov posting. The source does not specify a deadline time or time zone. If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the source lists the following contact: What is the BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program? It is a NOFO from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to support the implementation and enhancement of Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) operations for high-risk/high-need veterans in the criminal justice system. Who can apply for this cooperative agreement? Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, special district governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), among others as clarified in the eligibility text. What is the maximum award amount? The award ceiling is $2,500,000 (award floor: $0). Is cost sharing or matching required? No. The source states Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No. What is the application deadline? The application deadline shown in the source is 29-Oct-2026. The source text does not provide a deadline time or time zone. Where is this opportunity applicable? The eligible location is listed as Latest Grants and Resources in United States. Where can I find the full application instructions? The source provides a link to the BJA opportunity page: BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program (O-BJA-2026-172714). The supplied text does not include the full application package details. Eligible applicants should review the official BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program NOFO on the BJA website to confirm program requirements, application materials, and submission instructions. Then, prepare the proposal to reflect the VTC model described in the NOFO—particularly the integration of treatment, mandatory drug testing, incentives/sanctions, and transitional services for high-risk/high-need veterans.