BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice

Background
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice. The goal of this grant is to establish a national center that provides specialized support to various criminal justice agencies, treatment providers, courts, corrections systems, and community supervision agencies. This initiative aims to effectively address the needs of veterans within the justice system, improve outcomes for these individuals, and enhance public safety.

Grant Details
The National Center for Veterans Justice will focus on addressing critical gaps in veteran identification and cross-system coordination. It will implement 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. The center will serve as a centralized resource to facilitate coordination across multiple systems including criminal justice, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), behavioral health, and social service systems.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies; treatment and service providers; courts; corrections systems; and community supervision agencies that can demonstrate their capacity to support veterans effectively.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is anticipated to span from December 30, 2025, to December 29, 2026.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is not specified in the document. However, it is indicated that individual grant awards may vary based on project scope and applicant needs.