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This grant funds state, local, and tribal law enforcement to upgrade outdated NIBIN ballistic imaging technology at 194 sites, supporting crime gun investigations and multi-agency crime reduction efforts.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: July 27, 2026 (Grants.gov) | July 29, 2026 (JustGrants & Solicitation closing)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $58,200,000; ~194 awards; funding covers equipment and five years maintenance.
Summary: Supports modernization of ballistic imaging technology at existing NIBIN sites to enhance crime gun intelligence capabilities.
Key Information: Only jurisdictions listed in Appendix 1 are eligible; this is an invitation-only opportunity.
Description
This program, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), aims to modernize the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) at 194 existing sites currently using outdated technology. The grant will provide state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies with funding to acquire new NIBIN-compatible ballistic imaging equipment and cover maintenance costs for five years. The initiative is designed to strengthen multi-jurisdictional responses to transnational criminal organizations, enhance the capacity to investigate and apprehend individuals involved in violent crime, and support crime gun intelligence best practices.
