The BJA FY 2026 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act Program offers funding to help law enforcement agencies investigate and prosecute civil rights crimes that happened before the end of 1979 and resulted in a death. This grant is aimed at supporting efforts to solve these historical cases.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecution agencies, that are working on unsolved civil rights crimes from before December 31, 1979, which resulted in a death.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications from individuals
- Projects not related to civil rights crimes
- Crimes that occurred after December 31, 1979
- Applications from non-law enforcement entities
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Past performance documentation
- Letters of support from relevant partners
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure the crime occurred before December 31, 1979
- Focus on cases that resulted in a death
- Verify all registrations and documentation are current
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, as well as prosecution agencies. The funding is unrestricted within these categories, meaning any such agency working on relevant cases can apply.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecution agencies, that are working on unsolved civil rights crimes from before December 31, 1979, which resulted in a death.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications from individuals
- Projects not related to civil rights crimes
- Crimes that occurred after December 31, 1979
- Applications from non-law enforcement entities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support investigations and prosecutions of unsolved civil rights crimes, including expenses related to gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and other necessary activities to bring these cases to resolution.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 13, 2026(43 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2027
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria
- Register with SAM
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support
- Compile past performance documentation
- Submit application by the deadline