Funding Opportunities
The Federal & State Grants Unit (FSGU) administers grant programs overseen by ICJIA. Authorized to receive and disburse grant money, ICJIA also is responsible for assuring compliance with federal and state regulations. ICJIA began administering federal grants in 1985, following the passage of the Justice Assistance Act and the Victims of Crime Act by Congress.
To request the status of your grant, please submit an online request here.
For funding opportunities prior to 2019, please visit ICJIA’s legacy GATA site: https://legacy-grants.icjia.cloud/grants
Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO # 3082-0326
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals from a law-enforcement-related lead entity agency that will manage subgrants to local law enforcement agencies for less lethal devices, less lethal training, other less lethal alternatives, and any associated administrative expenses grants. Grants will be made with SFY27 Illinois General Revenue funds. A total of $5 million is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.
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| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | 56 B | |
| Apr 01, 2026 | 453 B |
Victims of Crime Act Lead Entity Services to Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Child Advocacy Center Services to Child Abuse Victims NOFO # 1745-033126
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for Victims of Crime Act Lead Entity Services. Grants will be made with SFY26 funds. A total of $26,618,628 in funding is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.
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| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | 223 B | |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 719 B |
Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) Notice of Funding Opportunity Implementation Grants NOFO # 2115-0326
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants for implementation of Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) programs. Grants will be made with SFY27 funds. A total of $11,000,000 in funding is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.
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| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | 303 B | |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 1.1 MB | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 774 B |
Violence Against Women Act Sexual Assault Services Program (VAWA – SASP) Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO # 1743-033026
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for the Violence Against Women Act Sexual Assault Services Program (VAWA – SASP. Grants will be made with VAWA SASP FFY25 funds. A total of $770,515 in funding in VAWA SASP is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.
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| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | 135 B | |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 647 B |
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Lead Entity Services for Underserved Areas and Victim Groups Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO # 1744-0331
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Lead Entity Services for Underserved Areas or Victim Groups. . Grants will be made with VAWA FFY25 funds. A total of $705,000 in funding in VAWA SASP is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 36 months.
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| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | 135 B | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 636 B |