Bureau of Justice Assistance

Description

OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis. As authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, this NOFO will provide funding for the creation or enhancement of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs, as well as mental health courts, drug courts, and veterans treatment courts. Only state governments are eligible to apply, as detailed in the notice of funding opportunity.

Who can apply

• State governments

Contact

OJP Response Center<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov