Federal Law Justice and Legal Services Grants

The FY 24 Invited to Apply- Sex Offender and Registration Notification Act (SORNA) grant is designed to support jurisdictions in implementing the SORNA requirements of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, which aims to establish a comprehensive, national system for registering and notifying the public about convicted sex offenders, thereby enhancing public safety and reducing sexual violence and exploitation.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for formula funding. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund improvements to forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by forensic science laboratories operated by states and units of local government. Under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell Program), state administering agencies (SAAs) may apply for both formula and competitive funds. This solicitation is ONLY for SAAs applying for the formula funds. An applicant seeking to apply for Coverdell competitive funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. 10563(a)(2)) available to eligible states and units of local government would need to apply separately under BJAs FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (Competitive) solicitation.

This is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide notice of NIC to make an award without full competition.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) invites applicants who received an official request from BJA to apply for funding to continue work on a specific prior grant award. This correspondence would have been sent to applicants with instructions to apply to this solicitation. All programs will follow guidelines detailed in the original solicitation under which funding was provided. The scope, purpose, award amount, and performance period of the new project will be substantially the same as the previous one.

With this solicitation, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention seeks to invite eight applications for funding to support States and Territories with Training and Technical Assistance related to the Formula Grants Program authorized under title II, part B of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support services for mentoring organizations that specifically work with the children of incarcerated parents (COIP) population. This program supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services for COIP.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance law enforcement's ability to engage with individuals returning from conflict zones, aiming to promote community stability and prevent radicalization.

This funding opportunity provides resources to the Tribal Law and Policy Institute and Fox Valley Technical College to enhance tribal justice systems and address substance abuse issues in federally recognized Indian Tribes.

This grant provides funding to organizations that help victims of domestic violence and their pets by offering shelter, housing assistance, and related services.

This grant provides funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies to improve their ability to respond to and prevent hate crimes, enhancing public safety and support for victims.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to improve the mental health and wellness services available to their officers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that explore the connections between drug markets, firearm-related violence, and effective law enforcement strategies, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund mentoring organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and implement comprehensive reentry programs and transitional services for youth returning to their communities from juvenile facilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to develop and enhance services for various crime victims, including children, the elderly, and those affected by fraud and exploitation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and deliver training programs for facilitators of victim-offender dialogue, enhancing post-conviction services for crime survivors across the United States.

This funding opportunity is designed to support existing correctional programs in maintaining and enhancing resources that promote positive behavior change among staff and inmates in correctional facilities.

This funding opportunity is designed to help state, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, improve treatment and recovery outcomes for adults with substance use disorders transitioning from incarceration to community life.

This program provides funding to state law enforcement agencies to enhance their ability to investigate and combat methamphetamine-related crimes through improved resources and collaboration.