BJA FY 21 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program (BCJI)

The Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program supports Department priorities to reduce serious and violent crime, including gun violence; dismantle gang activity; and strengthen local capacity to combat drug abuse. BCJI helps communities build trust and support law enforcement agencies working with these communities by integrating enforcement strategies into community-based crime reduction efforts and using this information to understand and target the issues.

• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education