BJA FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)

This opportunity is for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), which provides payments to eligible states and units of local government that incurred costs due to the incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens during the July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, reporting period. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications for this program, which aims to support law enforcement and combat violent crime. The program is open to state governments, city or township governments, and county governments. • The program will provide funding for costs incurred due to the incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens. • The program is open to eligible states and units of local government. • The application period is from May 12, 2026, to June 23, 2026. • The award ceiling for this program is $59,000,000.