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: October 6, 2026 (Grants.gov) | October 9, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $410,642,547; 478 awards expected.
Summary: Supports invited, Congressionally-designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims.
Key Information: Only recipients named in the FY 2026 Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement are eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), supports projects designated for funding by Congress 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). Eligible projects are those specifically listed in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for FY 2026. The grants are intended to provide critical resources for law enforcement, address violent crime, support victims, and tackle public safety challenges such as human trafficking and the opioid crisis.
