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

March 19, 2026 (Grants.gov) | March 26, 2026 (JustGrants & Solicitation Close)

Up to $1,000,000 per award; cooperative agreement

Supports state, local, and tribal community supervision agencies to strengthen probation and parole operations to prevent recidivism and reduce violent crime.

No cost sharing or matching required.

--- ## Description This program provides funding to state, local, and tribal community supervision agencies to enhance the effectiveness of probation and parole programs. The goal is to improve supervision outcomes, prevent recidivism, and reduce violent crime by strengthening agency operations. Funding is provided as cooperative agreements, allowing for close collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in project implementation. --- ## Due Dates - March 19, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (11:59 pm Eastern) - March 26, 2026: Application JustGrants deadline (8:59 pm Eastern) - March 26, 2026: Solicitation closing date --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $1,000,000 per project - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No minimum award floor - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Units of local government - Organizing bodies or associations of supervision agencies Applicants must be community supervision agencies or their organizing bodies/associations. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and apply via Grants.gov** by March 19, 2026. 2. **Complete and submit the full application in JustGrants** by March 26, 2026. 3. Review the detailed solicitation and requirements on the [BJA program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172497). 4. Download the official solicitation PDF for specific instructions and required documents. --- ## Additional Information - The program supports evidence-based strategies and innovations in community supervision. - Projects should focus on operational improvements that directly impact recidivism and violent crime reduction. - Awardees will work collaboratively with BJA throughout the funding period. --- ## External Links - [BJA Program Page & Solicitation Details](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172497) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361323) - [Download Solicitation PDF](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172497.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Program Questions | OJP Response Center:
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov | | Funder General Info | AskBJA@usdoj.gov
(202)-616-6500 | | Grants.gov Support | support@grants.gov
1-800-518-4726 |

BJA FY25 Strengthening Community Supervision Agency Operations Program

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