Grants Update

Week of October 16, 2026

 

New Grant Opportunities

Department of Justice

FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support violent crime reduction strategies focused on violent juvenile offenders and to strengthen communities' ability to help children exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities, reducing the incidence and impact of that violence. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants are state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Native American Tribal governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; units of local government; and Native American Tribal organizations other than federally recognized Tribal governments.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $7,335,000 

WHEN IS IT DUE? November 16, 2026 (Grants.gov); November 23, 2026 (JustGrants)

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The grant experts of the NSDA Grants Program are committed to helping special districts understand the federal funding landscape and adjust to the changing priorities. As always, our team is here to help you! If you have any questions about specific grants – whether on the pre-award or post-award side – we encourage you to connect with us during NSDA Office Hours or submit a project through the NSDA Project Idea Portal for advice on potential funding opportunities. Special districts may also access additional grant resources on the NSDA Website. If you have any questions, please contact nsdagrants@tfgnet.com.