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 and Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: July 29, 2026 (Grants.gov SF-424) | July 31, 2026 (JustGrants full application) | October 22, 2026 (Current closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,200,000 per award; $62,378,550 total for 84 anticipated awards; 12–48 months
Summary: Supports congressionally designated projects to improve criminal justice, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims other than through compensation.
Key Information: Only invited recipients identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement are eligible.
Description
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), administers this invitation-only funding opportunity for congressionally designated community projects. Funding supports projects authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026 (Pub. L. No. 119-74, Div. A, Title II) to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime, excluding compensation.
This opportunity covers only OJP–Byrne projects administered by OJJDP, in the geographic areas designated by Congress. Projects administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, National Institute of Justice, and Office for Victims of Crime have separate notices and invitations. Funding is restricted to the specific projects and amounts in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement.
