Criminal Justice Grant Program (TX CJD)
State and federal criminal justice funding, including Byrne JAG, administered by the Office of the Governor to support law enforcement, prosecution, victim services, and crime-prevention projects.
Who it is for
Units of local government, including law enforcement agencies, plus other criminal justice entities in Texas, applying through the Criminal Justice Division.
Department types: Any department
An honest note on fit
The Texas route to Byrne JAG and related criminal justice money for law enforcement. The county disposition-reporting condition is a real gate, so a department in a non-compliant county may be blocked even with a strong project. Check county standing first.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
Apply to the Texas Office of the Governor through eGrants, selecting the Criminal Justice Division as the funding source. The same Texas-specific county disposition-reporting and immigration-certification conditions apply.
Match required: Varies by program. Some criminal justice grants require a match or phased local funding. Confirm in the specific eGrants announcement.
How to apply
- Register in eGrants at egrants.gov.texas.gov and select the Criminal Justice Division.
- Confirm your county meets the 90% disposition-reporting requirement and commits to reporting convictions within five business days.
- Complete the CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form on immigration compliance.
- Build your project around an eligible criminal justice purpose: equipment, training, personnel, or program support.
- Submit through eGrants before the program deadline.
Deadline: Annual, with FY2026 criminal justice opportunities posted in eGrants. Deadlines vary by specific program. Check eGrants for current openings. (Annual cycle)
Funding: Part of the more than $580 million the Public Safety Office administers. Award sizes vary widely by program and project.
Verified as of 2026-05-31. Programs are checked periodically against their official source. Funding details and deadlines change. Confirm the current requirements on the official program page before you apply.