Closed on Sep 21, 2026
BJS FY 2026 National Incident-Based Reporting System Estimation Program
Bureau of Justice Statistics · Opportunity number O-BJS-2026-172683
Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 22, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 21, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | O-BJS-2026-172683 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Statistics Department of Justice |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 16.734 |
| Posted | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Deadline | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $5,300,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $5,300,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Information and statistics |
| Last updated here | Sep 22, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
This program focuses on enhancing the technical capacity and efficiency of the NIBRS Estimation System, improving the timeliness of crime and arrest estimates, refining measurement methodologies and supporting state UCR program work.
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Private colleges and universities
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.