BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply- Regional Information Sharing Systems

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is issuing a FY 2026 invitation‑to‑apply for the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) program. Only six pre‑selected RISS centers that received official invitation letters are eligible to submit applications. The grant supports investigative support, secure information sharing, and intelligence collaboration among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial criminal‑justice agencies. The total award ceiling for the program is $109 million, with each center expected to submit a single application between August 31 and September 1 2026. No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question‑submission deadline is noted. Successful applicants will receive funding to sustain and expand their regional information‑sharing infrastructure, including technology upgrades, staff training, and inter‑agency coordination activities. • Eligible applicants: Six specific RISS centers (MAGLOCLEN, MOCIC, NESPIN, ROCIC, RMIN, WSIN) that have been invited. • Funding mechanism: Grant (CFDA 16.610) with a total ceiling of $109 M; no minimum award amount. • Application window: 2026‑08‑31 through 2026‑09‑01 (one‑day window). • Scope of work: Enhance secure data exchange, develop intelligence products, provide investigative assistance, and conduct joint training across jurisdictions. • Deliverables: Annual performance reports, financial accounting, and measurable outcomes related to crime reduction and information‑sharing effectiveness.