Featured Funding Opportunity
Model Cities Initiative (MCI)
The Department of Justice is directing nearly $300 million in federal funding to support comprehensive public safety strategies in America’s cities. Two to four qualifying cities will be selected to implement innovative approaches to reducing crime, restoring law and order, and enhancing public safety.
Eligible applicants include local government entities serving populations of at least 100,000.
Proposal deadline: September 1, 2026
New Funding Opportunities
The following funding opportunities were recently released and are now open for application.
Bureau of Justice Assistance
FY 2026 Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship
Grants.gov deadline: 09/02/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/09/2026
FY 2025 Forensic Ballistics and Higher Education Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/14/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/21/2026
FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula
Grants.gov deadline: 09/18/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/25/2026
FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Formula
Grants.gov deadline: 10/09/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/16/2026
FY 2026 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/23/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/30/2026
FY 2026 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy
Grants.gov deadline: 09/23/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/30/2026
FY 2026 Investigating and Prosecuting Sexual Assaults in Confinement Facilities Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/23/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/30/2026
FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/24/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/01/2026
FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative
Grants.gov deadline: 09/24/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/01/2026
FY 2026 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/24/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/01/2026
FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
Grants.gov deadline: 09/24/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/01/2026
FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/24/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/01/2026
FY 2026 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies
Grants.gov deadline: 09/25/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/02/2026
FY 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative
Grants.gov deadline: 09/25/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/02/2026
FY 2026 The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities
Grants.gov deadline: 10/06/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/13/2026
FY 2026 Crisis Response Training Program
Grants.gov deadline: 10/05/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/13/2026
FY 2026 Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Program
Grants.gov deadline: 10/15/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/22/2026
U.S. Department of Justice
FY 2026 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
Grants.gov deadline 10/15/2026 | JustGrants deadline 10/22/2026
Bureau of Justice Statistics
FY 2026 Annual Surveys of Probation and Parole (ASPP), 2026-2030
Grants.gov deadline: 09/21/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/28/2026
FY 2026 Criminal History Record Assessment and Research Program (CHRARP)
Grants.gov deadline: 09/21/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/28/2026
FY 2026 National Incident-Based Reporting System Estimation Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/21/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/28/2026
FY 2026 State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers
Grants.gov deadline: 09/22/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/29/2026
FY 2026 Consolidated National Criminal History Improvement Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/28/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/05/2026
FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance Program
Grants.gov deadline: 09/28/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/05/2026
Office for Victims of Crime
FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking
Grants.gov deadline: 09/28/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/05/2026
FY 2026 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking
Grants.gov deadline: 09/28/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/05/2026
FY 2026 Preventing Trafficking of Girls
Grants.gov deadline: 09/29/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/06/2026
FY 2026 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Grants.gov deadline: 09/29/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/06/2026
FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking
Grants.gov deadline: 10/14/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/20/2026
FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
Grants.gov deadline: 10/14/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 10/21/2026
Funding Opportunities Closing Soon
The following opportunities have application deadlines approaching within the next several days. Applicants must submit in Grants.gov and complete their application in JustGrants by the stated deadlines. Apply as early as possible to allow time to address any technical issues.
Bureau of Justice Assistance
FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (“BIDEN”) Program – Round 2
Grants.gov deadline: 08/26/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 08/28/2026
2026 Invited to Apply – National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program
Grants.gov deadline: 08/26/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 08/28/2026
FY 2025/2026 Project Safe Neighborhoods Formula Grant Program Grants.gov deadline: 08/27/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 09/03/2026
National Institute of Justice
FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data Grants.gov deadline 08/28/2026 | JustGrants deadline 09/04/2026
Visit the OJP Current Funding Opportunities page to view all open opportunities and stay up to date on deadlines.
Where To Find DOJ Funding Opportunities
As DOJ funding opportunities become available, they are posted on the following agency websites:
To learn more about locating and applying for DOJ funding opportunities, visit the OJP Grants/Funding page.
You must have active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov before applying for Department of Justice funding. If you have used these systems previously, ensure your registrations and user accounts remain active and up to date.
Notice: Grants.Gov searches are now powered by Simpler.Grants.gov, an official Grants.gov platform with an updated search experience. You will be redirected automatically when searching for funding opportunities. To access classic search, you must sign in to .
Important Resources
JustGrants is the Department of Justice’s grants management system.
The JustGrants Resources website allows applicants and grantees to access training and find answers to frequently asked questions. Get started by gaining an understanding of the application process in JustGrants.
OJP Grant Application Resource Guide: This resource contains information to help you prepare and submit applications for OJP funding and offers guidance on award administration.
|
