This document serves as a fact sheet on a grant to support the planning, implementation, and enhancement of veterans’ treatment court services; it provides an overview of who may apply and why, maximum award funds, where to find more information, tips for successful grant applications, and how and when to apply.
This solicitation overview provides grant information and resources for entities that may be interested in funding assistance from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to receive funding to support veterans’ treatment court (VTC) services, such as program coordination, participant management, and recovery and transitional support services. It notes eligible applicants as being: city or township governments; county governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities; special district governments; state governments; public or private entities acting on behalf of a treatment court; units of local government; and state agencies involved with the provision of substance use and/or mental health services. The document also provides details on the maximum amount of funding per award and lists examples of strategies or activities that can be funded, as well as where to get more information about the grant opportunity. The document also lists tips for submitting a successful grant application, with details about how and when to apply. It also emphasizes that registration and renewal in the System for Award Management (SAM) may take up to 10 business days.