OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides up to $5 million in grant funding for state and local prosecutors and other justice professionals to combat voter‑roll integrity violations and voter fraud. The program supports activities such as prevention, investigation, and prosecution of illegal voting and registration crimes (e.g., votes cast by ineligible persons, multiple voting, fraudulent registrations). Applicants may include state, county, city, tribal, and special‑district governments, as well as other local governmental units. The grant is discretionary, part of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (EBJAG) program, and expects roughly ten applications for FY 2026. • Funding ceiling: $5,000,000 (no minimum) • Eligible applicants: state, county, city/township, tribal, special districts, and other local governments • Focus areas: voter‑roll integrity, illegal voting, registration fraud, related investigations and prosecutions • Application window: 15 Oct 2026 – 1 Dec 2026 (deadline 11:59 PM EST) • No cost‑sharing required • Anticipated award period aligns with FY 2026 (approximately 12 months) • Submission through the DOJ’s online portal; contact the OJP Response Center for questions.