This funding opportunity seeks to fund programs that support collaborations between law enforcement and behavioral health agencies to improve public safety responses and outcomes for people who qualify with behavioral health needs. The goal is to implement deflection and diversion programs at first contact, such as crisis response and intervention teams, co-responders and other collaborative model approaches. The program focuses on improving safety and well-being for people with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Eligible entities can prepare, create, or expand collaborative projects.
Eligible Applicants:
- Government Entities
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Tribal Organizations
- Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Educational Organizations
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Other
- Units of local government
On February 27, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET, a webinar will be held to provide a detailed overview of this opportunity. Register to participate.
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional details and directions on how to apply.