In fiscal year 2005, the Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded almost $3 billion to states and local agencies to assist with criminal justice activities.

OJP's funding programs are divided into two main categories, formula grants and discretionary grants. Formula grants are awarded to state and local governments based on a predetermined formula that might be based upon a jurisdiction's crime rate, population, or other factors. States are generally required to pass a significant part of formula awards through to local agencies and organizations in the form of subgrants.

Discretionary grants are awarded on a competitive basis to public and private agencies and private non-profit organizations. In addition, certain discretionary programs, such as funding to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National Crime Prevention Council, are awarded on a non-competitive basis, consistent with congressional earmarks.

NOTE: Grant funds are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year. The application period for many of the funding opportunities listed in this document already could have passed and, therefore, applications would no longer be accepted and funding would not be currently available. Refer to the Web site address listed with each funding opportunity for specific information about application deadlines and eligibility criteria. For general information about OJP and its resources, visit the Web site at www.ojp.usdoj.gov.