OVC FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
Agency: Office for Victims of Crime
Assistance Listings: 16.753 -- Congressionally Recommended Awards
Last Updated: June 17, 2026
Description
With this Notice of Funding Opportunity, OVC seeks to support projects designated for funding in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026 (Pub. L. No. 119-74, Div. A, Title II.) to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Funding will only be provided for the specific projects in the amounts designated in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the 2026 CJS Appropriations Act.
Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday.
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: July 15, 2026
Award
$61,000,643
Program Funding
83
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$3,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OVC-2026-172642
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Earmark
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 17, 2026
Archive date:
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