FY 2024 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program funding opportunity for counties
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance introduced two funding opportunities aimed at fortifying collaborations between the criminal justice system and mental health services. These initiatives are strategically designed to enhance the effectiveness of responses to individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
FY 2024 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP)
- Counties are invited to apply for grants to develop and implement comprehensive strategies focusing on pretrial, prosecution, courts and probation/parole.
- Funding should be used to address the unique needs of adults with mental health conditions in marginalized communities, placing a strong emphasis on the provision of wrap-around services.
- This application is open to counties and other entities with a maximum award of $550,000, including no cost training and technical assistance.
- Two Step Application: Applicants must register in Grants.gov and submit two forms by May 9. Then, the full application must be completed and submitted by May 14.
FY 2024 Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program
- This program supports collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health entities, aiming to improve responses to individuals with behavioral health disorders.
- Funding is for entities wanting to engage in a two-step process of 1) creating comprehensive plans and 2) implementing projects.
- This application is open to counties and other entities with a maximum award of $550,000.
- Two Step Application: Applicants must register in Grants.gov and submit two forms by May 1. Then, the full application must be completed and submitted by May 6.
These funding opportunities provide county officials with the means to pioneer impactful programs, foster collaboration and deliver essential services for individuals facing behavioral health challenges within the criminal justice system. To explore further and access the applications, please refer to the FY 2024 JMHCP Planning and Implementation Grants and Connect and Protect Program funding pages.
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