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Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program

Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Funding Available

The FY 2021 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program (BCJI) funding opportunity is available.

This program will fund a strategic approach to crime reduction that leverages community knowledge and expertise to build public trust with law enforcement and make neighborhoods safer.

The deadlines associated with this opportunity are as follows:

  • Grants.gov deadline: June 22, 2021, 11:59 p.m. ET
  • JustGrants application deadline: July 6, 2021, 11:59 p.m...

Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program

This program is a strategic approach to crime reduction that leverages community knowledge and expertise by focusing on community-led efforts, working with law enforcement and other local partners to support prevention and intervention efforts on neighborhoods where crime is concentrated or crime "hotspots."