Grant opportunity
BJA FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants for Invited Applicants
BJA is accepting applications from invited recipients of congressionally designated public-safety and justice community projects.
- Funder
- Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
- Applications close 29 July 2026 at 8:59pm Eastern Time
- Applications close 29 July 2026 at 8:59pm Eastern Time: Jul 29, 2026
- Award
- USD 410,642,547 total funding; 478 expected awards with a maximum award of USD 8 million
- Applicant
- Only congressionally designated entities invited by the Bureau of Justice Assistance for a named FY 2026 community project may apply.
- Discipline
- Law, Governance and Human Rights
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The call distributes FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary funding to specific projects identified in congressional appropriations materials.
Who can apply
Eligibility is restricted to the named recipient for each designated project. Applicants must follow the official solicitation and federal registration requirements.
What it supports
- Public safety, justice-system and community projects designated by Congress.
- Project activities and budgets tied to the named earmark.
- Federal award management, reporting and compliance.
Funding and duration
- More than USD 410 million is available across 478 expected awards.
- Award values are project-specific and may be up to USD 8 million.
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 8:59pm Eastern Time
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 8:59pm Eastern Time: Jul 29, 2026
How to apply
Invited applicants should review the official notice and submit all required federal forms and attachments through the designated application system.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is administering FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants for recipients explicitly named by Congress. This is not an open competition; only invited entities may submit the designated projects.
Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to the named recipient for each designated project. Applicants must follow the official solicitation and federal registration requirements.
Funding and benefits
More than USD 410 million is available across 478 expected awards.
Award values are project-specific and may be up to USD 8 million.
Themes and supported activities
Public safety, justice-system and community projects designated by Congress.
Project activities and budgets tied to the named earmark.
Federal award management, reporting and compliance.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 8:59pm Eastern Time: Applications close 29 July 2026 at 8:59pm Eastern Time: Jul 29, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Invited applicants should review the official notice and submit all required federal forms and attachments through the designated application system.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.