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BJA FY26 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172810

About this opportunity

This NOFO seeks applications for payments under the statutorily required State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) to eligible “states” and “units of local government” that incurred certain types of costs due to “incarceration” of “undocumented criminal aliens” during the July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, reporting period. OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • County governments

Each funder sets its own eligibility, so check the details on their page before you apply.