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

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

Up to $225,000 per award; approx. $3,000,000 total funding; up to 38 awards

Supports state Statistical Analysis Centers in collecting, analyzing, and publishing criminal justice data to inform state and national policy.

--- ## Description This program enhances the capacity of state Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) to collect, analyze, and disseminate statistical data that support state-level criminal justice planning and align with Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and national priorities. SACs play a critical role in providing data-driven insights for federal, state, and local agencies, as well as community organizations, to inform the development of programs and policies related to crime, drug enforcement, victim services, and justice administration. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov application deadline: **February 24, 2026** - JustGrants application deadline: **March 3, 2026** Applicants must submit by both deadlines to be considered. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $225,000 per award - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $3,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 38 - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - Only Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) established by state legislation or executive order are eligible to apply. - Eligible applicants must be officially designated as the SAC for their state. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through both [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361154) (by February 24, 2026) and [JustGrants](https://bjs.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bjs-2025-172526) (by March 3, 2026). - The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and detailed instructions are available for download from the [BJS funding page](https://bjs.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bjs-2025-172526). - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should focus on supporting state and national criminal justice data needs, including crime, illegal drugs, victim services, and justice administration. - SACs are expected to produce information that is valuable for policymakers, law enforcement, and community organizations. --- ## External Links - [BJS Opportunity Page](https://bjs.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bjs-2025-172526) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361154) - [Download NOFO (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bjs-2025-172526.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------|------------------------------------------| | Email | [AskBJS@usdoj.gov](mailto:AskBJS@usdoj.gov) | | Phone | (202)-307-0765 | | Web Form | [Contact BJS](https://bjs.ojp.gov/contact) |

BJS FY25 State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers

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