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OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Administered by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, this law & justice grant invites applications from eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 15, 2026. It provides awards up to $4.2M.

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Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
Award amount
Up to $4.2M
Expected awards
84
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OJJDP-2026-172638
CFDA
16.753

Opportunity description

This NOFO will support projects designated for funding pursuant to the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026 (Pub. L. No. 119-74, Div. A, Title II.) to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation).

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

OJJDP sent an invitation to apply to all eligible recipients, which are limited to those identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for projects designated for funding pursuant to the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026 (Pub. L. No. 119-74, Div. A, Title II).

Funding

Award ceiling
$4.2M

Agency contact

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Email OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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