OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
This grant funds projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims as designated by the DOJ Appropriations Act 2026.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: July 29, 2026 (Grants.gov) | July 31, 2026 (JustGrants full application)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $62,378,550 | Award ceiling: $4,200,000 | Award period: 12–48 months
Summary: Supports designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime, as directed by congressional appropriations.
Key Information: Eligibility is by invitation only for entities named in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement pursuant to the FY 2026 DOJ Appropriations Act.
Description
This funding opportunity supports projects specifically designated by Congress under the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026, to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (excluding compensation). The program is administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and is part of the Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program. Funding is strictly limited to projects and recipients listed in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement.
