OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesO-BJA-2026-172760

BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice

Bureau of Justice AssistanceCloses Oct 30, 2026(17 days left)Up to $4,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal grant to run a national center that trains and supports criminal justice agencies, courts, corrections, and treatment providers on how to identify and serve veterans dealing with PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma, and military culture issues. It fits nonprofits, universities, and training or technical assistance providers with real expertise in veterans and the justice system. Retail, finance, and housing businesses have no angle here and should not bother applying.

Best for
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status working in criminal justice or veterans services, Institutions of higher education with justice, behavioral health, or veteran-focused research and training programs, Small businesses or for-profits providing training, technical assistance, or behavioral health services to justice-invov, Social services organizations serving veterans in the justice system
Not for
Retail and e-commerce businesses, Finance and banking firms, Housing and real estate companies
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community, social)
87
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training, stem)
86
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
71
Good Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
69
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Technical assistance, Training, Operating support
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities
Award range
Up to $4,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 30, 2026. The opportunity was posted on September 21, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $4,000,000. The facts do not specify a typical award size or number of awards.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. A for-profit business may apply, and a small business may apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants, but the notice does not define whether that includes sole proprietorships or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

Funds a national center providing training, tools, and technical assistance to state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies, courts, corrections, and treatment providers to better identify and serve veterans (PTSD, TBI, MST, military culture) across the justice system. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice. This opportunity will establish a national center to provide specialized support to state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies; treatment and service providers; courts; corrections systems; and community supervision agencies to effectively support and respond to the needs of veterans across the justice system, improve outcomes, and strengthen public safety. The Center will serve as a one stop shop to address critical gaps in veteran identification, cross-system coordination, and implementation of evidence-based interventions by providing criminal justice professionals with specialized tools, training, and technical assistance on military culture, combat trauma, military sexual trauma (MST), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other veteran-specific considerations. Providing resources and specialized technical assistance through a centralized location and entity is essential to effectively supporting veterans whose needs require coordination across multiple systems, including criminal justice, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), behavioral health, and social service systems that operate under distinct legal frameworks and institutional priorities.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Criminal justice
  • Veterans
  • Behavioral health
  • Training
  • Technical assistance

Program contact

Bureau of Justice AssistanceOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov202-514-9354

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