This grant provides emergency funding to help state and local agencies protect citizens and enforce laws when their own resources are insufficient.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: April 30, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,755 per award; 1 expected award; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Provides emergency funding to state governments when local resources are insufficient to protect lives, property, or enforce criminal law.
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.