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

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for the FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program. This program aims to support projects that improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime. The program is funded through the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026, and a list of designated projects can be found on the BJA website. • The program will provide funding for discretionary grants to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation). • The estimated funding for this program is $410,642,547, with an award ceiling of $8,000,000. • Eligible applicants 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. • The application period is from June 17, 2026, to July 15, 2026.