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

The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is inviting applications for the Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program. This program aims to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime. The program is 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 program will support projects that address the needs of the criminal justice system, juvenile delinquency, and victim services. • The program is expected to fund 84 awards, with an estimated total funding of $62,378,550. • The award ceiling is $4,200,000, and the award floor is $0. • Eligible applicants are limited to those identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement.