U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal governments to train officers in crisis response are now available. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the development and implementation of a training program that prepares officers for interaction with individuals who have behavioral health conditions or disabilities.
This program seeks applications from states, local governments, and Indian tribes to: