The BJA FY 2026 Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative is a grant opportunity aimed at helping rural law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices reduce violent crime. The funding can be used for hiring personnel, improving technology, enhancing data analytics, and other strategies to tackle violent crime effectively.
Who it's for: This grant is for rural law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices that need additional resources to address violent crime. Eligible applicants include county, state, and city governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and private institutions of higher education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a rural jurisdiction
- Not being a government or eligible institution
- Proposing a project unrelated to violent crime reduction
- Missing the application deadline
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of need for the project
- Data supporting the proposed crime reduction strategy
- Organizational chart
- Resumes of key personnel
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number or UEI
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the Department's priorities
- Be clear about how your approach will reduce violent crime
- Make sure your jurisdiction qualifies as rural
- Prepare to demonstrate the effectiveness of your proposed strategy
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, state governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. The grant is specifically for rural jurisdictions looking to reduce violent crime.
Overview
This grant is for rural law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices that need additional resources to address violent crime. Eligible applicants include county, state, and city governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and private institutions of higher education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a rural jurisdiction
- Not being a government or eligible institution
- Proposing a project unrelated to violent crime reduction
- Missing the application deadline
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for hiring personnel, acquiring technology and equipment, enhancing data analytics capabilities, and other strategies that align with reducing violent crime in rural areas.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 30, 2026(38 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a rural jurisdiction
- Register with SAM.gov and obtain a DUNS number or UEI
- Develop a detailed project proposal focused on violent crime reduction
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile data supporting the need for your project
- Submit the application by the deadline on October 30, 2026