BJA FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide Program: Joint Task Force Crossroads America - Indiana Invitation to Apply
Funds the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for personnel, travel, training, and equipment, including aerial surveillance equipment, to support coordinated law enforcement operations targeting criminal illegal aliens, violent offenders, drug and human trafficking, gang activity, and public safety.
RESTRICTED TO: SINGLE NAMED INSTITUTION
⚑ Sole eligible applicant is the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute · Funds personnel, travel, training, and equipment purchases/maintenance rather than research · Includes aerial surveillance equipment · Application deadline 2026-09-09
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 5 none | limited competition — a named institution holds this |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | not openly competed |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 5 none | limited competition — a named institution holds this |
Description
This funding opportunity will support the costs incurred by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for personnel, travel, training, and the purchase and maintenance of equipment, including but not limited to aerial surveillance equipment to effectively address law enforcement related to criminal illegal aliens, apprehend violent offenders, disrupt drug, human trafficking, gang and related criminal activity, and enhance public safety through coordinated, intelligence-led law enforcement operations.
Eligibility
“Other” Entities: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
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View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Bureau of Justice Assistance <OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov>
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