[Bureau of Justice Statistics](https://bjs.ojp.gov)

February 24, 2026 (Grants.gov) | March 3, 2026 (JustGrants)

Up to $4,600,000 total; one award expected; initial funding covers first 3 years of a 5-year project.

Supports national data collection and reporting on state and federal prison populations through the NCRP and NPS programs.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) funds an agent to conduct data collection and related activities for the National Prisoner Statistics (NPS) program and the National Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP) for reference years 2025–2029. The awardee will handle the collection, processing, and delivery of NPS and NCRP datasets for response years 2025, 2026, and 2027, with funding for the final two years contingent on successful completion of earlier deliverables. The project also includes fielding a supplemental NPS addendum on a special topic (e.g., opioid use disorder treatment in prisons). These programs are core to BJS’s efforts to measure and analyze the size, composition, and trends of U.S. prison populations. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov Application Deadline: February 24, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern - JustGrants Application Deadline: March 3, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern --- ## Funding Amount - Total estimated funding: $4,600,000 - Award ceiling: $4,600,000 - Award floor: $0 - Expected number of awards: 1 - The initial award covers the first three years; the final two years of the five-year project will be funded upon successful completion of initial deliverables. - No cost sharing or matching required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher ed) - For-profit organizations (excluding small businesses) - Small businesses --- ## Application Process - Submit applications through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361156) by February 24, 2026. - Complete submission in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by March 3, 2026. - Download the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed requirements: [Download NOFO Here](https://bjs.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bjs-2025-172528). --- ## Additional Information - The project funds the core national data collections on prison populations, used in BJS’s annual statistical bulletins. - The NPS has been collected annually since 1926; the NCRP provides detailed individual-level data. - The awardee will also conduct a supplemental data collection on a special topic of interest to BJS. --- ## External Links - [BJS Funding Opportunity Page](https://bjs.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bjs-2025-172528) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361156) - [Download NOFO (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bjs-2025-172528.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | [AskBJS@usdoj.gov](mailto:AskBJS@usdoj.gov) | | Funder Info | [BJS Contact Page](https://bjs.ojp.gov/contact) | | Phone | (202)-307-0765 |

BJS FY25 National Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP) National Prisoner Statistics (NPS) Program, Reference Years (RY) 2025-2029

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