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BJA FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Bureau of Justice Assistance is funding law & justice projects through this opportunity, which is open to eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 23, 2026. It provides awards up to $59M.
View & apply on Grants.gov Deadline
Jun 23, 2026
Award amount
Up to $59M
Posted
May 12, 2026
Opportunity number
O-BJA-2025-172612
CFDA
16.606
Opportunity description
This NOFO seeks applications for payments under the statutorily required State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) to eligible “states” and “units of local government” that incurred certain types of costs due to “incarceration” of “undocumented criminal aliens” during the July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, reporting period.
OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
Funding
Award ceiling
$59M
Agency contact
Next steps to apply
To apply, head to the official Grants.gov listing — that is where registration and submission happen. Always re-check the closing date there, as agencies can revise it.
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