BJA FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative
This grant supports local law enforcement agencies in establishing or expanding Crime Gun Intelligence Centers to use technology and collaboration for investigating and prosecuting firearm-related crimes.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: September 24, 2026 (Grants.gov) | October 1, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $700,000 per award; no minimum; duration not specified.
Summary: Supports law enforcement agencies in establishing or expanding Crime Gun Intelligence Centers to address firearm-related crime using advanced technology and interagency collaboration.
Description
This initiative, led by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), aims to help law enforcement agencies establish or expand Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs). CGICs are collaborative, interagency operations focused on the rapid collection, analysis, and use of evidence related to crime guns (such as cartridge casings and handguns). The program leverages ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and Electronic Tracing System (eTrace) to identify and trace crime guns, support investigations, and help prosecute offenders. The goal is to enhance local capacity for intelligence-driven, technology-enabled responses to firearm-related crime.
