SFY 2026 Specialized Docket Subsidy Project Funds

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), Office of Criminal Justice and Recovery Services, Bureau of Criminal Justice, has announced that Specialized Docket Subsidy Project Funds will be available to operational specialized dockets that are currently certified (initial or final) by the Supreme Court of Ohio and are not currently receiving funding from the Specialized Dockets Subsidy Project. The funding will be available for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 (SFY 2026).

Funds supporting this project are granted based on an estimate of state and federal funds for mental health and addiction services in Ohio. Should funding be reduced below the estimated level, the amount of funds approved for this project may be reduced or terminated per written notice to the applicant by DBH. Please note: These funds can be retroactively applied for allowable expenses incurred on or after July 1, 2025.

Note: Courts that operate specialized dockets currently receiving funding through this initiative may apply for funding if said courts are applying for a different specialized docket project that is not receiving these funds.

Interested applicants should submit an expression of interest email to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on March 31.

View the full EOI here.