DOJ FY 2026 Assisting Neighborhoods and Governments with Enforcement of Laws (ANGEL) Grant Program

The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering the FY 2026 “Assisting Neighborhoods and Governments with Enforcement of Laws (ANGEL)” grant. Funding up to $500,000 will support state, local, and tribal jurisdictions in hiring sworn and non‑sworn law‑enforcement personnel, retaining critical non‑law‑enforcement staff, and acquiring technology/equipment to combat violent crime by criminal illegal aliens, gangs, cartels, and related threats. Salaries may be funded for up to three years within a five‑year performance period, and equipment purchases may include surveillance, forensic, and officer‑safety tools. Eligible applicants include state agencies, counties, cities/townships, special districts, and recognized tribal governments. The grant seeks to bolster participation in Homeland Security Task Force activities and other DOJ anti‑gang/trafficking initiatives. • Maximum award ceiling: $500,000 (no minimum) • Open to a broad range of governmental entities (state, local, tribal) • Funds may be used for hiring/re‑hiring full‑time officers, civilian staff, and for technology/equipment procurement • Salary support up to 3 years; overall performance period up to 5 years • Application window: 24 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 • No cost‑sharing required • Award decision date not specified