BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply- Medicaid and Corrections Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-BJA-2026-172795
- Agency
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $800,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- OJP Response Center ojp.responsecenter@usdoj.gov (800) 851-3420
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is soliciting applications for the FY 2026 Invited to Apply – Medicaid and Corrections Program, a cooperative agreement funding specialized technical assistance and training delivery, with applications due October 21, 2026; only The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. is eligible to apply by official invitation from BJA.
The program funds one award of $800,000 over a five-year period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2029. No cost share or matching funds are required. The opportunity targets delivery of technical expertise to sheriffs, jail administrators, state departments of correction, and correctional leaders and staff on Medicaid eligibility, implementation of legal requirements in secure settings, reentry procedures, 1115 Reentry Demonstration Waivers, and care provision within correctional facilities. BJA will measure success through submission of performance reports documenting delivery of technical expertise, guidance on waiver implementation, and virtual listening sessions with correctional and Medicaid officials.
Applicants must submit the SF-424 form in Grants.gov by October 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET and the full application in JustGrants by October 23, 2026, at 8:59 p.m. ET. Required components include a proposal narrative not exceeding 10 pages addressing need, project goals and objectives, project design and implementation, and organizational capabilities; a detailed budget with supporting documentation; a proposal abstract; financial management questionnaires; a memorandum of understanding with project partners; and standard disclosures and assurances. The program operates under Pub. L. No. 90-351, Title I, Section 2976 and falls under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812).
Synopsis
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 26 Invited to Apply - Medicaid and Corrections Program. This opportunity seeks to support the delivery of highly specialized technical assistance and training to sheriffs, jail administrators, state departments of correction, and correctional leaders and staff in order to support understanding and implementation of legal requirements related to Medicaid, reentry, and the provision of care within correctional facilities. This specialized technical expertise is critical to safely operationalizing Medicaid requirements in secure settings.
Eligibility
Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA are able and eligible to apply. Applications will only be accepted from the following: The Goodnation Foundation, Inc.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| PKG00294337.pdf |
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