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 15, 2026 (Grants.gov) | July 17, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,200,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $62,378,550; 84 awards expected; project period 12–48 months.
Summary: Supports designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims as specified in the DOJ Appropriations Act, 2026.
Key Information: Invitation-only: Only entities named in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement are eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), supports projects identified by Congress for the Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program. The intent is to enhance the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funding is restricted to projects and recipients named in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026. The program emphasizes public safety, support for law enforcement, services for children and victims, and the prevention of violent crime.
