O-BJA-2024-172101: BJA FY24 Invited to Apply- Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2024.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $4.5 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 377 awards worth $278 million in total. Applications closed on October 30, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 21, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.5 million
- Total funding$278 million
- Expected awards377
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2026-172640 | June 17, 2026 | Closed October 6, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 23, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 30, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
BJA sent an invitation to apply to all eligible recipients, which are limited to those identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the projects designated for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024..
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Congressionally Recommended Awards awards averaged $773,570; this notice allows up to $4.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for funding from applicants invited to apply. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support projects designated for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42) to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation). This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Who has won Congressionally Recommended Awards grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Congressionally Recommended Awards (16.753) awarded $755 million across 976 grant awards, an average of $773,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Department of Public Safety | Alaska | 3 | $13.0 million |
| The Connie Rice Institute for Urban Peace | California | 2 | $7.6 million |
| City of New York Police Department | New York | 7 | $7.1 million |
| City of Minneapolis | Minnesota | 3 | $6.9 million |
| Calhoun County Calhoun County Justi | Michigan | 2 | $6.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2024-172101 still open?
No. It closed on October 30, 2024.
Who can apply for BJA FY24 Invited to Apply- Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY24 Invited to Apply- Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program?
Closed October 30, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4.5 million each. About $278 million in total across about 377 awards.
Who has won Congressionally Recommended Awards grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Alaska Department of Public Safety, The Connie Rice Institute for Urban Peace, City of New York Police Department. The program made 976 awards worth $755 million in that time.
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