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BJS FY 2026 National Incident-Based Reporting System Estimation Program

Funds improving the technical systems BJS uses to estimate national crime and arrest counts from incomplete police reporting.

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Not every police department reports crime data the same way or on the same schedule, so the national picture has to be estimated, not just tallied. This program pays for the system that does that estimating.

The money funds enhancing the technical capacity and efficiency of the NIBRS Estimation System itself, improving how quickly crime and arrest estimates come out, refining the measurement meth…

Enhancing the technical capacity and efficiency of the National Incident-Based Reporting System Estimation System, improving the timeliness of crime and arrest estimates, refining measurement methodology, and supporting state Uniform Crime Reporting program work.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.21 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$5.3M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: O-BJS-2026-172683Source: www.grants.gov