OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program
Open
Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering grants of up to $5.0 million to state and local governments and tribes. Applications close on December 1, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 22, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | October 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this NOFO, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program. This opportunity will support state and local prosecutors and other justice professionals to prevent, investigate, and prosecute criminal offenses pertaining to voter roll integrity and voter fraud, including illegal voting and registration crimes. This includes votes by aliens, felons, the deceased, those younger than 18, those who vote more than once, those who vote in the name of another, and other illegal voting and registration crimes.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Bureau of Justice Assistance, OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov, 202-514-9354.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepts applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program?
Closes December 1, 2026 (31 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $5.0 million each.
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