Open · O-BJA-2026-172658 · CFDA 16.047 · Discretionary

BJA FY 2026 Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $200K
Award range
Open
Status
23d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

BJA FY 2026 Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of Justice Assistance, offering Up to $200,000. Applications close in 23 days.

up to $200K
award range
Open
23 days left
16.047
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - BJA FY 2026 Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship - is cataloged under number O-BJA-2026-172658 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.047, posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 22, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $200,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on September 2, 2026 - roughly 23 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $200,000

Close Date

September 2, 2026

Posted

July 22, 2026

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship Program. This opportunity provides grants to enhance security and law enforcement capabilities at faith-based institutions and houses of worship to prevent and respond to bias-motivated crimes. Projects will strengthen partnerships between religious communities and local law enforcement, implement evidence-based security measures, and build institutional capacity to report incidents and assist in criminal investigations.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 07, 11, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 22, 2026
Close Date September 2, 2026
Last Updated July 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 2026 Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship", offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. It is associated with CFDA program 16.047. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship Program. This opportunity provides grants to enhance security and law enforcement c...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 2, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $200,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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