This solicitation is one of two solicitations available as part of the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program funding in FY 2023. For justice system-focused projects aimed to help individuals with MHDs or MHSUDs who have come into contact with the criminal justice system, are booked into jail, or are leaving a custodial setting, see the FY 2023 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program solicitation.
Eligible Applicants:
City or township governments
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
State governments
Agencies with a different legal status (e.g., nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies) are eligible to apply only if they meet two requirements:
The applicant is designated by the state mental health authority to provide services as a unit of the state or local government.
The applicant must attach documentation to support this designation.
Solicitation Webinar:
On February 15, 2023, BJA held a webinar to provide a detailed overview of this opportunity and answer questions. Webinar materials are now available:
