Assistance Listing 16.065
Training to Improve Police-Based Responses to the People with Mental Illness
Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs
Assistance Listing 16.065, “Training to Improve Police-Based Responses to the People with Mental Illness,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
Program goal(s) name: Improve law enforcement responses to and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Program goal(s) description: Improve effectiveness of de-escalation and crisis response skills among law enforcement and correctional officers, particularly for interactions with individuals in crisis who have behavioral health conditions, I/DDs or physical disabilities, and/or traumatic brain injuries; and improve agency-level capacity to connect individuals in crisis who have behavioral health conditions, I/DDs or physical disabilities, and/or traumatic brain injuries with appropriate services. Program objective(s) name: Improve law enforcement knowledge of, ability to effectively respond to, and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Program objective(s) description: Implement and enhance certified training programs and practices that increase knowledge of appropriate intervention strategies and improve skills during crisis situations; Enhance the strategic application of de-escalation techniques to prevent escalation of crisis situations, which include innovative training approaches and technologies, including virtual reality scenario-based training resources such as the Crisis Response Intervention Training (CRIT) curriculum; Strengthen agency protocols for identifying and responding to individuals requiring specialized services and develop partnerships with community behavioral health providers, traumatic brain injury specialists, and other resources to facilitate improved referral processes between justice and behavioral health systems; and Implement strategies to enhance information sharing and coordination of responses to individuals in crisis, utilizing appropriate technologies and training resources.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.065
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Intended beneficiaries: Anyone/general public.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): 8 anticipated number of awards; $250,000 per award
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.065. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.065
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BJA FY 2026 Crisis Response Training ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $650K | Oct 5, 2026 | 16.065 |
BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $700K | May 27, 2026 | 16.065 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.065?
16.065 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Training to Improve Police-Based Responses to the People with Mental Illness.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.065?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.