This grant is for collecting and analyzing data on people under community supervision, like probation or parole, in the U.S. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) wants to gather this information to better understand and report on the largest segment of the adult correctional population. The project will start in October 2026 and run for five years, with a total funding of up to $2,250,000 available.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and businesses that can handle complex data collection and analysis tasks.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in large-scale data collection and analysis
- Inability to manage a multi-year project
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to handle diverse data systems
- Not being one of the eligible entity types
- Inability to start the project by October 1, 2026
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status if applicable
- Detailed project plan
- Experience documentation in data collection
- Budget proposal
- Organizational capacity statement
- Partnership agreements if applicable
- Previous project examples
- Staff resumes
- Data management plan
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure your organization can handle diverse data systems
- Prepare for a multi-year commitment
- Be ready to address data quality challenges
- Understand federal compliance requirements
- Prepare for a competitive application process
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, county governments, small businesses, public and state institutions of higher education, special district governments, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, for-profit organizations, private institutions of higher education, and city or township governments.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and businesses that can handle complex data collection and analysis tasks.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in large-scale data collection and analysis
- Inability to manage a multi-year project
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to handle diverse data systems
- Not being one of the eligible entity types
- Inability to start the project by October 1, 2026
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for data collection, processing, and analysis activities related to the Annual Surveys of Probation and Parole over five years.
Total Program Funding
$2,250,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 21, 2026(25 days)
- Last Updated
- Aug 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as one of the specified entity types
- Develop a comprehensive project plan
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather documentation of past experience in similar projects
- Ensure organizational capacity to manage the project
- Compile necessary legal and compliance documents
- Submit application by September 21, 2026