The Office of Justice Programs invites you to review the funding opportunities listed below and register for upcoming webinars to receive application guidance. Visit the Apply for Funding section of the OJP website for additional resources and support.

New Funding Opportunities

The following funding opportunities were released and are now open for application.

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

FY25 Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Strengthening State and Local Operations to Reduce Crime and Recidivism
Grants.gov deadline: 06/03/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/10/2026

FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)
Grants.gov deadline: 06/23/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/30/2026

National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes
Grants.gov deadline: 06/15/2026

FY25 Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technology Implementation and Impact for Law Enforcement Purposes
Grants.gov deadline: 06/15/2026

FY25 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence
Grants.gov deadline: 06/08/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/15/2026

FY25 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking
Grants.gov deadline: 06/08/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/15/2026

FY25 Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices
Grants.gov deadline: 06/09/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/16/2026

FY25 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics
Grants.gov deadline: 06/10/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/17/2026

Closing Soon: Application Deadlines Approaching

The following opportunities are approaching key deadlines in the coming week. Applicants must submit in Grants.gov and complete their application in JustGrants by the stated deadlines. Apply early to allow time for any technical issues.

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program (Round 1 of 3)
Round 1: Grants.gov deadline: 05/15/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 05/20/2026
Round 2 Release Date: 5/21/2026
Grants.gov deadline: 6/2/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 6/4/2026
Round 3 Release Date: 6/5/2026
Grants.gov deadline: 6/17/2026 | JustGrants Deadline: 6/19/2026

National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
Grants.gov deadline: 05/19/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 05/26/2026

FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship
Grants.gov deadline: 05/19/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 05/27/2026

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program
Grants.gov deadline: 05/21/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/01/2026

Other Open Funding Opportunities

The following funding opportunities remain open for application.

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

FY25 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases
Grants.gov deadline: 05/27/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 05/29/2026

FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program
Grants.gov deadline: 05/27/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/03/2026

FY25 Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative
Grants.gov deadline: 05/27/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/03/2026

National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

FY25 Research and Evaluation on Corrections
Grants.gov deadline: 06/02/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/09/2026

FY25 Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems
Grants.gov deadline: 06/02/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/09/2026

FY25 Research and Development of Innovations in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
Grants.gov deadline: 06/02/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/09/2026

FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
Grants.gov deadline: 06/03/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/10/2026

FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
Grants.gov deadline: 06/03/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/10/2026

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

FY25 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements
Grants.gov deadline: 06/08/2026 | JustGrants deadline: 06/15/2026

Visit the OJP Current Funding Opportunities page to view all open opportunities and stay up to date on deadlines.

See All Funding Opportunities

Where To Find DOJ Funding Opportunities

As DOJ funding opportunities become available, they are posted on the following agency websites:

To learn more about locating and applying for DOJ funding opportunities, visit the OJP Grants/Funding page.

You must have active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov before applying for Department of Justice funding. If you have used these systems previously, ensure your registrations and user accounts remain active and up to date.

Important Resources

JustGrants is the Department of Justice’s grants management system.
The JustGrants Resources website allows applicants and grantees to access training and find answers to frequently asked questions. Get started by gaining an understanding of the application process in JustGrants.

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide: This resource contains information to help you prepare and submit applications for OJP funding and offers guidance on award administration.