BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply -Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
This grant funds designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Byrne Discretionary Grants Program.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Original closing date) | July 29, 2026 (Grants.gov submission deadline) | July 31, 2026 (JustGrants application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000,000 per award; estimated total funding $410,642,547; approx. 478 awards expected.
Summary: Supports designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims as directed in the FY 2026 DOJ Appropriations Act.
Key Information: Invitation-only; eligible recipients are pre-identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), provides funding for projects specifically designated in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement as part of the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026. The program aims to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (excluding compensation). Funding is intended for projects that directly support law enforcement, address violent crime, protect children, serve victims, and tackle public safety challenges such as human trafficking and the opioid crisis. Only projects listed in the FY 2026 Appropriations are eligible.
