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OpenFederal grantO-OJJDP-2026-172638

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

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionCloses Oct 22, 2026(1 day left)Up to $4,200,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an invitation-only federal grant for organizations specifically named in the FY 2026 DOJ Appropriations Act Joint Explanatory Statement to fund criminal justice, juvenile delinquency prevention, and crime victim assistance projects. If you did not receive an invitation from OJJDP, you cannot apply regardless of how well your project fits. For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible at all.

Best for
Organizations named in the FY 2026 DOJ Appropriations Act Joint Explanatory Statement, Government agencies, Nonprofit organizations, Projects improving criminal justice, juvenile delinquency prevention, or crime victim services
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Any organization not named in the Joint Explanatory Statement
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
65
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
63
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 18 days
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Closes in 18 days
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Infrastructure, Technical assistance, Planning
Who can apply
Others (see eligibility text)
Award range
Up to $4,200,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 6, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $4,200,000, with about 84 awards expected from a total program funding of $62,378,550.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only applicants specifically invited by OJJDP may apply. Eligible recipients are limited to those identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for projects designated for funding under the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026. Applicant types include government, nonprofit, and other organizations.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply. Only invited government, nonprofit, and other designated organizations are eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits may apply, but only if they received an invitation from OJJDP and were identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement.

Summary

Invitation-only program: only recipients designated by Congress in the DOJ Appropriations Act, 2026 Joint Explanatory Statement may apply; OJJDP sent invitations directly. Funds projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims. No open competition.

About this grant

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

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

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).

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Criminal justice
  • Juvenile delinquency prevention
  • Victim services
  • Community development

Program contact

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov0000000000

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