BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply- Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance Program (RISS Support)

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is issuing an “Invited to Apply” notice for FY 2026 to provide Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JISTTA) support to the six Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Centers and the RISS Technology Support Center (RTSC). Only entities that have received a formal invitation—specifically the Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. (IIR)—may submit a cooperative‑agreement application. The effort is a carve‑out from the broader RISS allocation and is intended to sustain training, technical assistance, and knowledge‑sharing services that enable regional law‑enforcement and justice partners to exchange information securely and efficiently. • Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (up to $350,000 ceiling, no minimum). • Eligible applicant: Only the Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. (invited). • Scope: Provide training, technical assistance, and support services to six RISS Centers and the RTSC under the JISTTA program. • Timeline: Application window 08 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026; award date not disclosed. • Deliverables likely include curriculum development, instructor‑led sessions, webinars, technical support, and reporting on training outcomes. • Required compliance with federal grant regulations and BJA reporting standards.