OpenFederal grantO-BJA-2026-172793

OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program

Bureau of Justice AssistanceCloses Dec 1, 2026(46 days left)Up to $5,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal grant for state, local, county, and tribal governments — including prosecutors' offices and other justice agencies — to prevent, investigate, and prosecute voter fraud and voter roll integrity crimes. It is not open to businesses of any size or to nonprofits, so if you are a small-business owner, this program is not for you and applying would be a waste of your week.

Best for
State and local prosecutors' offices, State governments, County, city, township, and other local governments, Federally recognized tribal governments
Not for
For-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and LLCs, Nonprofit organizations, Individuals
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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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, Hiring, Training, Technical assistance, Equipment
Who can apply
State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
Up to $5,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 1, 2026. The opportunity was posted on October 15, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $5,000,000. No cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
State, county, city or township, special district, and other units of local government (towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions), plus federally recognized tribal governments. The program supports prosecutors and other justice professionals working on voter fraud and voter roll integrity offenses.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only government and tribal applicants are eligible.

Summary

Grants to state, local, county, and tribal governments (including prosecutors' offices and other justice agencies) to prevent, investigate, and prosecute criminal offenses related to voter roll integrity and voter fraud, such as illegal voting and registration crimes. Awards up to $5 million; no cost sharing required.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program. This opportunity will support state and local prosecutors and other justice professionals to prevent, investigate, and prosecute criminal offenses pertaining to voter roll integrity and voter fraud, including illegal voting and registration crimes. This includes votes by aliens, felons, the deceased, those younger than 18, those who vote more than once, those who vote in the name of another, and other illegal voting and registration crimes.

Who can apply

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

Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this NOFO, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Justice
  • Elections
  • Law enforcement
  • Government

Program contact

Bureau of Justice AssistanceOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov202-514-9354

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