# DOJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2026-172648-doj-fy-2026-invited-to-apply-national-integrated/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362990

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 194 awards worth $58.2 million in total. Applications closed on October 20, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172648 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 194 |
| Total funding | $58.2 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.076 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are jurisdictions listed in Appendix 1

## What the grant funds

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. This NOFO is authorized under Public Law 119-21, Title X, Subtitle A, Part II, Section 100055 (codified at 34 U.S.C. § 61101), which provides funding to enhance capacity to locate and apprehend aliens who have committed crime(s) under Federal, State, or local law, in addition to being unlawfully present in the United States, investigate crimes committed by illegal aliens, counter gang and criminal activity including drug and human trafficking operations, support prosecutions, coordinate with federal immigration enforcement partners, and strengthen multi-jurisdictional responses to transnational criminal organizations threatening American communities. This grant program is a collaboration between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to provide state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies with funding to acquire modern ballistic imaging equipment and implement crime gun intelligence best practices. This is an invitation to apply notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Modernization Program. This program will modernize NIBIN technology at 194 existing sites currently utilizing outdated technology. Grant funds will cover the cost of new NIBIN-compatible equipment and maintenance costs for five years.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2026-172648 still open?

No. It closed on October 20, 2026. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172812, closes November 17, 2026 (10 days left).

### Who can apply for DOJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization 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 DOJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program?

Closed October 20, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $58.2 million in total across about 194 awards.