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 (Grants.gov) | July 17, 2026 (JustGrants & Solicitation closing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $410,642,547; ~478 awards expected
Summary: Supports Congressionally designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to entities specifically invited and listed in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for FY 2026.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), supports projects designated for funding under 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). Only projects specifically identified in the FY 2026 Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement are eligible. These projects may address law enforcement support, violent crime reduction, child protection, victim services, and public safety challenges such as human trafficking and the opioid crisis.
