BJA FY 2026 Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Strengthening State and Local Operations to Reduce Crime and Recidivism

This opportunity will support state, local, and tribal government efforts to reduce wasteful spending and inefficient uses of funds across justice system operations and redirect that funding to target crime and other public safety and/or justice system challenges.
Eligible uses: Applicants should propose projects that address one or more urgent local justice system challenge. Applicants should use existing data and information to identify the specific challenges they will focus on and how they will refocus resources on the strategies and populations most likely to reduce crime. Jurisdictions may consider addressing challenges across the judicial system, including those related to law enforcement, prosecution, sentencing, jails and prisons, probation, and parole.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Active: Accepting applications
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Health and Human Services
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364037
Additional information: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172770