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

March 30, 2026 (Grants.gov) | April 6, 2026 (JustGrants)

Up to $700,000 per award; typical project period and number of awards not specified.

Supports the establishment and expansion of Crime Gun Intelligence Centers to help local law enforcement address firearm-related crime using intelligence and technology.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), aims to combat firearm-related crime through the creation and enhancement of Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs). In partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the initiative supports local law enforcement agencies in leveraging intelligence and technology to rapidly identify crime guns, trace their sources, and prosecute offenders effectively. The program is designed to strengthen local capacity for gun crime investigations and prosecutions, fostering safer communities through data-driven enforcement strategies. --- ## Due Dates - March 30, 2026: Grants.gov application deadline (11:59 pm Eastern) - April 6, 2026: JustGrants application deadline (8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $700,000 per project - No minimum award specified - Total program funding and number of awards not specified - No cost-sharing or matching requirement --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Other units of local government - State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and submit application materials via Grants.gov** by March 30, 2026 (11:59 pm Eastern). 2. **Complete submission in JustGrants** by April 6, 2026 (8:59 pm Eastern). 3. Review the full solicitation and requirements on the [BJA program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172482) and [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361326). 4. Download the full solicitation PDF for detailed instructions and required forms. --- ## Additional Information - The initiative is a partnership with ATF and is focused on integrating technology and intelligence to address gun crime. - No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. - The opportunity is competitive and open to a range of law enforcement and governmental entities. --- ## External Links - [BJA Program Page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172482) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361326) - [Download Full Solicitation (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172482.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | More Info | |------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | (202) 616-6500 | [Contact BJA](https://bja.ojp.gov/contact-us) |

BJA FY25 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative

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