BJA FY26 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · O-BJA-2026-172810
In plain English
Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice) is accepting applications for this other until Dec 15, 2026 (34 days left).
Awards are up to $59,000,000 each.
Eligible applicant types include state governments and local governments.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Dec 15, 2026 · 34 days left |
| Posted date | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172810 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice) |
| Funding instrument | Other |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Opportunity category | Other |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $59,000,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 16.606 – State Criminal Alien Assistance Program |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Nov 5, 2026 |
Who can apply
Browse similar: State governments · Local governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
This NOFO seeks applications for payments under the statutorily required State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) to eligible “states” and “units of local government” that incurred certain types of costs due to “incarceration” of “undocumented criminal aliens” during the July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, reporting period. OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.
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