Opportunity Information: Apply for O OJJDP 2026 172638
Apply for O OJJDP 2026 172638
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.753.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-29. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 84 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program is a Department of Justice grant opportunity administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). It is an earmark-driven funding opportunity tied directly to the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-74, Division A, Title II). The overall purpose is to support specifically designated projects that strengthen the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and support victims of crime in ways other than direct compensation.
This program is not a general open competition. Eligibility is limited to recipients who were formally identified for designated funding in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement associated with the FY 2026 DOJ appropriations law. OJJDP indicates that it has already sent invitations to apply to all eligible recipients, meaning applicants generally must be on the congressionally designated list to submit an application under this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). In practical terms, this is a targeted funding stream for pre-identified community or jurisdictional projects rather than a broadly available discretionary grant program.
The opportunity is classified as an earmark opportunity (Opportunity Category: Earmark) and uses a grant as the funding instrument (Funding Instrument Type: Grant). The programmatic area falls under Law, Justice and Legal Services, and it is associated with CFDA number 16.753. While the eligible applicants field is labeled "Others," the controlling limitation is the invitation-only, congressionally designated recipient requirement described in the NOFO summary.
Key timing and award details include an original application closing date of July 29, 2026. OJJDP anticipates making approximately 84 awards under this solicitation. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $4,200,000, indicating that individual project awards can be sizable, depending on the specific designation and approved project budget. The opportunity record was created on June 17, 2026, and the funding opportunity number is O-OJJDP-2026-172638.
In short, this NOFO supports a set of Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants that Congress designated for FY 2026 funding. The money is intended for concrete projects that improve justice system operations, address juvenile delinquency, and provide services or supports for crime victims (excluding compensation payments). Access is restricted to invited, congressionally named recipients, and applications are due by late July 2026.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants / Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant opportunity administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) under the Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants / Byrne Discretionary Grants Program for FY 2026.
Is this a competitive grant that anyone can apply for?
No. This is not a general open competition. It is an earmark-driven, invitation-only opportunity tied to congressionally designated funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to recipients who were formally identified for designated funding in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement associated with the FY 2026 DOJ appropriations law. In practice, applicants must be on the congressionally designated list and must have been invited to apply by OJJDP.
How do I know if my organization is eligible?
OJJDP indicates it has already sent invitations to apply to all eligible recipients. If your organization was not formally identified for designated funding and did not receive an invitation to apply, it would not be eligible under this notice.
What law or appropriation is this funding tied to?
The funding is tied directly to the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-74, Division A, Title II), and specifically to the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying that law.
What is the purpose of these grants?
The overall purpose is to support specifically designated projects that (1) strengthen the functioning of the criminal justice system, (2) prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and (3) support victims of crime in ways other than direct compensation.
What kinds of activities or projects does this program support?
Based on the opportunity description, the program supports concrete projects aimed at improving justice system operations, addressing juvenile delinquency, and providing services or supports for victims of crime (excluding direct compensation payments).
Does this program provide direct compensation to crime victims?
No. The stated purpose includes supporting victims of crime in ways other than direct compensation.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is listed as an earmark opportunity.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Which agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) within the Department of Justice.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The programmatic area is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.753.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is July 29, 2026.
How many awards does OJJDP expect to make?
OJJDP anticipates making approximately 84 awards under this solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is listed as $4,200,000.
Does the award ceiling mean every award will be $4,200,000?
No. The ceiling indicates the maximum possible amount for an individual award. Actual award amounts may vary depending on the specific congressional designation and the approved project budget.
When was this opportunity record created?
The opportunity record was created on June 17, 2026.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is O-OJJDP-2026-172638.
Why is the eligible applicants field labeled "Others" if this is restricted?
While the eligible applicants field is labeled "Others," the controlling eligibility limitation described in the summary is that the opportunity is invitation-only and limited to congressionally designated recipients identified in the Joint Explanatory Statement.
What does "Invited to Apply" mean in this context?
It means OJJDP has identified eligible recipients based on congressional designation and has sent invitations to those recipients to submit an application under this specific notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
What does it mean that this is an "earmark-driven" opportunity?
It means the funding is tied to specific projects designated by Congress for FY 2026, rather than being awarded through a broadly open discretionary competition.
Is this funding meant for broad statewide programs or specific projects?
The description indicates it is intended for specifically designated community or jurisdictional projects that were pre-identified for funding.
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