OVC FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking to support projects designated for funding in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026, to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime. The funding will only be provided for specific projects in the amounts designated in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the 2026 CJS Appropriations Act. • The estimated funding for this opportunity is $61,000,643, with an award ceiling of $3,500,000 and an award floor of $0. • The opportunity is open to various applicant types, including others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). • The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant. • The funding activity category for this opportunity is Income Security and Social Services. • The response date for this opportunity is July 15, 2026.