[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov)

April 30, 2026: Full application deadline

Up to $60,755 per award; 1 expected award; no cost sharing required.

Provides emergency funding to state governments when local resources are insufficient to protect lives, property, or enforce criminal law.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) supports state governments facing emergency situations where existing state and local resources are inadequate to protect citizens’ lives and property or to enforce criminal law. The program is designed to provide rapid federal assistance for law enforcement in extraordinary circumstances, ensuring public safety and the effective enforcement of criminal laws. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $60,755 - Minimum award: $0 - Expected number of awards: 1 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: State governments - No additional eligibility restrictions are specified. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362023) by the deadline. - Review the [BJA program page](https://bja.ojp.gov) for further details and application instructions. - Only invited state government entities are eligible to apply for this specific opportunity. --- ## Additional Information - Assistance Listing: 16.824 — Emergency Law Enforcement Assistance Grant - This program is for emergency situations only; routine law enforcement needs are not eligible. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [BJA Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362023) - [Bureau of Justice Assistance Home](https://bja.ojp.gov) - [BJA Funding & Awards](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | (202)-616-6500 | | General BJA Contact | [AskBJA@usdoj.gov](mailto:AskBJA@usdoj.gov) | |

BJA FY25 Invited To Apply - Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance (EFLEA) Program 3

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