BJA FY 2026 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act Program
Funding for state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies to investigate and prosecute fatal civil rights crimes committed by December 31, 1979.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: November 13, 2026 (Grants.gov) | November 20, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Award ceiling: $645,000
Summary: Supports investigations and prosecutions of fatal civil rights crimes committed no later than December 31, 1979.
Key Information: Applicants are limited to state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies and local prosecutors.
Description
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, offers this competitive grant to support investigations and prosecutions of unsolved civil rights crimes. The offenses must have occurred no later than December 31, 1979, and resulted in a death.
The program is intended for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecution agencies, pursuing these cases. It is listed under the Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations Program (Assistance Listing 16.031).
