OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program
Supports state and local prosecutors and other justice professionals in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting voter roll integrity offenses, voter fraud, and illegal voting and registration crimes.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Grants.gov) | December 8, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 per award; no cost sharing or matching required
Summary: Supports state and local prosecutors and other justice professionals in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting voter roll integrity and voter fraud offenses.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are specified government entities, including federally recognized tribal governments and other general-purpose local governments.
Description
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, administers this competitive grant program to support state and local prosecutors and other justice professionals. Funding focuses on preventing, investigating, and prosecuting criminal offenses involving voter roll integrity and voter fraud, including illegal voting and registration crimes.
The program’s stated scope includes illegal votes by aliens, felons, deceased persons, and people younger than 18, as well as voting more than once or in another person’s name. It also covers other illegal voting and registration crimes.
