BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply Adult Treatment Court Planning, Training, Technical Assistance, and Resources Center Initiative

The Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of Justice administers this funding opportunity as part of its broader mission to support state, local, and tribal justice strategies that improve public safety and strengthen community systems. This specific initiative focuses on advancing adult treatment courts, which are specialized judicial programs designed to address substance use disorders among individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The program builds on established federal efforts to reduce recidivism and overdose fatalities by integrating treatment and supervision within court settings. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support a centralized initiative that delivers planning, training, technical assistance, and resource development for adult treatment court programs nationwide. The selected recipient is expected to provide intensive and customized technical assistance to both newly funded and existing adult treatment court grantees, as well as designated mentor courts. The initiative aims to ensure that these courts effectively implement evidence-based practices, including substance use disorder treatment, mandatory drug testing, structured incentives and sanctions, and transitional recovery services. Funding under this opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating that the Bureau of Justice Assistance will have substantial involvement in the project’s execution. The award is intended to support a comprehensive range of activities, including the development of training materials, delivery of technical assistance, coordination with grantees, and dissemination of best practices. While the funding ceiling is specified, the total program funding is not disclosed, and only one award is anticipated. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity. Eligibility for this opportunity is highly restricted. Only entities that have received an official invitation from the Bureau of Justice Assistance are permitted to apply. The notice explicitly identifies All Rise for Justice as the sole eligible applicant. This reflects the specialized and targeted nature of the initiative, which relies on an organization with demonstrated expertise in treatment court systems and national-level technical assistance delivery. The application process follows standard federal grant submission procedures through Grants.gov, though only the invited applicant may submit materials. Applicants are expected to complete all required forms and provide detailed programmatic and budget information as specified in the full announcement. While specific evaluation criteria are not outlined in the summary, federal cooperative agreements typically assess organizational capacity, technical approach, and alignment with program goals. The timeline for this opportunity is clearly defined, with the notice posted in early July and the application deadline set for mid-July of the same year. This short application window reflects the invited nature of the funding. Contact information is provided through the Office of Justice Programs Response Center for technical assistance with the application process. The initiative is not described as recurring, and no information is provided regarding award notification timing or performance period length.