BJS FY 2026 State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers
This grant supports state centers in collecting and analyzing criminal justice data to inform policy and program decisions at federal, state, and local levels.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Statistics
Due Dates: September 29, 2026: Step 2: JustGrants Deadline | October 13, 2026: Current Closing Date for Applications
Funding Amounts: Up to $225,000 per award; total program funding $3,000,000; 12–36 month project period.
Summary: Supports state Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) to enhance their capacity to collect, analyze, and disseminate criminal justice data for strategic planning and national priorities.
Key Information: Only State SACs are eligible; no cost sharing/match required.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is designed to strengthen the capacity of state Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) to collect, analyze, and publish statistical data that inform state and national criminal justice priorities. The program supports both core capacity-building projects (such as enhancing data access and analytic capabilities) and special emphasis projects (such as leveraging administrative data for research or conducting targeted analyses of criminal history records). Projects are intended to support evidence-based policy and program development at state and federal levels, and to facilitate the sharing of critical justice system data.
