Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants and Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
Federal Grants for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Grants.gov Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2024-172101
Grant Deadline
The FY 2024 Byrne Grant Program’s most recent application period was Apr. 23, 2024, to Oct 30, 2024.
Next program application period TBD.
Improve the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for funding from applicants invited to apply. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
What this grant does for your agency
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support projects designated for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42) to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation). This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Agencies awarded the Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants receive grants up to $4,500,000
Estimated Total Program Funding: $277,518,000
Award Ceiling: $4,500,000
Expected Number of Awards: 377
Only a limited number of grants will be awarded.
Grant Eligibility
For full eligibility details, see the Grant Guidelines.
About the BJA
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) was created in 1984 to reduce violent crime, create safer communities, and reform our Nation’s criminal justice system. More
Grant Deadline
This grant is currently closed and is expected to reopen for FY 2025.
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Apply for the Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants
Byrne grant info archive
Details from previous years can inform how you approach a new application period for a grant. Below are links to information on the Byrne grant from previous application periods:
2024 Byrne Grant deadlines are Oct. 30 and Nov. 1
BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Formula Solicitation
FY2016 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitation