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

Office for Victims of Crime

This open federal grant from Office for Victims of Crime supports human services-focused work and is available to eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 15, 2026. It provides awards up to $3.5M.

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Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
Award amount
Up to $3.5M
Expected awards
83
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OVC-2026-172642
CFDA
16.753

Opportunity description

With this Notice of Funding Opportunity, OVC seeks to support projects designated for funding in 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)

Funding will only be provided for the specific projects in the amounts designated in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the 2026 CJS Appropriations Act.

Funding

Award ceiling
$3.5M

Agency contact

Office for Victims of Crime

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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