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: June 17, 2026 (SAM.gov registration/renewal — begin) | July 3, 2026 (SAM.gov registration/renewal — complete) | July 29, 2026 (Grants.gov — SF-424 submission) | July 31, 2026 (JustGrants — full application submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,357,000 total; individual awards not to exceed designated Congressional amounts; 2 anticipated awards; 12–48 month project period
Summary: Supports designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims, by invitation only.
Key Information: Only entities specifically named in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement are eligible; invitation required.
Description
This opportunity provides funding through the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) for invited applicants to implement projects designated by Congress under the FY 2026 Department of Justice Appropriations Act. The program aims to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (other than compensation). The awards are strictly limited to projects and recipients listed in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is solely for NIJ-administered OJP-Byrne projects; similar but separate NOFOs will be released for other DOJ offices.
