DOJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program
This grant funds state, local, and tribal law enforcement to upgrade outdated NIBIN ballistic imaging technology at 194 sites, supporting crime gun investigations and multi-agency crime reduction efforts.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: October 13, 2026 (Grants.gov) | October 15, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: $58,200,000 total funding for 194 expected awards; equipment and five years of maintenance
Summary: Supports replacement of outdated NIBIN technology at existing law enforcement sites with modern ballistic imaging equipment and crime gun intelligence best practices.
Key Information: This invitation-only, non-competitive opportunity is limited to jurisdictions listed in Appendix 1 of the notice of funding opportunity.
Description
The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Modernization Program is a collaboration between the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). It provides funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to acquire modern ballistic imaging equipment and implement crime gun intelligence best practices. The FY 2026 program will modernize technology at 194 existing NIBIN sites currently using outdated equipment.
Funding covers new NIBIN-compatible equipment and five years of maintenance costs. The program operates under statutory authority supporting investigations of crimes committed by people unlawfully present in the United States, efforts against gangs and drug and human trafficking, prosecutions, coordination with federal immigration enforcement partners, and multi-jurisdictional responses to transnational criminal organizations.
