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: Step 1: Grants.gov Deadline | July 31, 2026: Step 2: JustGrants Deadline | October 6, 2026: Current Closing Date for Applications
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,200,000 per award; total program funding $62,378,550; 84 anticipated awards; project period 12–48 months.
Summary: Supports designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime.
Key Information: By invitation only; eligibility limited to recipients named in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for projects specifically designated under the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026, aiming to enhance the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (excluding direct compensation). The program is administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and is part of the broader Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program. Funding is strictly allocated to projects and recipients identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for FY 2026.
