NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
This grant funds designated projects to improve criminal justice, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims, administered by NIJ under the FY 2026 DOJ Appropriations Act.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: July 3, 2026 (SAM.gov registration/renewal) | July 15, 2026 (Grants.gov SF-424) | July 17, 2026 (JustGrants full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,357,000 total; anticipated 2 awards; individual awards not to exceed designated Congressional amounts; period of 12–48 months
Summary: Supports designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims under the FY 2026 DOJ Appropriations Act.
Key Information: Eligibility is strictly limited to entities named in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for FY 2026 appropriations and invited by NIJ.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), supports projects identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for 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 those entities specifically named in the Congressional statement and invited by NIJ are eligible to apply.
The funding is part of the Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program, and projects must align strictly with the designated purposes and amounts set forth in the appropriations act. No funds may be used for purposes outside the scope of the Congressional designation.
