BJA FY25 Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative Grant
Summary
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative, a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing local law enforcement's ability to combat firearm-related crime. The initiative, a partnership with the ATF, seeks to improve intelligence utilization, crime gun identification, and prosecution of offenders.
What changed
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released a funding opportunity for the FY25 Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative. This program aims to support local law enforcement agencies, including state, local, and tribal entities, in establishing and expanding Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs). The initiative, a collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), focuses on leveraging intelligence and technology to identify crime guns and their sources, and to facilitate the prosecution of individuals involved in firearm-related crimes. Eligible applicants include various levels of government and tribal organizations, with award maximums of $700,000.
Eligible entities must apply through Grants.gov by the closing date of March 30, 2026. The program requires no cost sharing or matching. This is a discretionary grant opportunity categorized under Law Justice and Legal Services. Compliance officers should review the eligibility criteria and application process detailed on Grants.gov and the BJA website to determine if their organization can apply for this funding to enhance their crime gun intelligence capabilities.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the BJA FY25 Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative.
- Prepare and submit grant application via Grants.gov by March 30, 2026.
- Consult BJA and ATF resources for program details and application support.
Source document (simplified)
BJA FY25 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.738 -- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
Last Updated: February 19, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This funding opportunity seeks to address firearm-related crime through the establishment and expansion of Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs). This initiative is a partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to assist local law enforcement in utilizing intelligence and technology, swiftly identifying crime guns and their sources, and effectively prosecuting perpetrators. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
Other units of local government; State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172482
Closing: March 30, 2026
Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$700,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172482
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
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Posted date:
February 19, 2026
Archive date:
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