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.
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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.
Attachments
| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
|---|---|---|
| LessLethalQAUpdatesandResponse.pdf | Apr 10, 2026 | 56 B |
| 3082-0326LessLethalNOFOInstructions.pdf | 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.
Attachments
| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
|---|---|---|
| VOCALEDVSACACQ&A.pdf | Apr 10, 2026 | 223 B |
| VOCALENOFOZip.zip | Mar 30, 2026 | 719 B |