PKG00294248.pdf

OMB No. 1121-0329 Approval Expires 02/28/2027

BJA FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits

Experienced Nationwide

Program: Memphis Safe Initiative Invitation to Apply (City of

Memphis)

Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2026-172780

Application Deadlines in Eastern Time (ET):

1: Complete SF-424 and Submit in Grants.gov: September 30, 2026, by 11:59 PM

2: Submit full application in JustGrants: October 2, 2026, by 8:59 PM https://Grants.gov

BJA FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide Program: Memphis Safe Initiative Invited to Apply (City of Memphis)

Contents

1. Basic Information

2. Eligibility

3. Program Description

4. Application Contents and Format

5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines

6. Application Review information

7. Award Notices

8. Post-Award Requirements & Administration

9. Questions?

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1. BASIC INFORMATION

Purpose of the Funding

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens.

OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide Program: Memphis Safe Initiative Invitation to Apply (City of Memphis).

The Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (BIDEN)

Reimbursement Fund, established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Public Law 119-21, Title X, Subtitle A, Part II (codified at 34 U.S.C. § 61101), authorizes the Department of Justice to provide grants to eligible state and local governments for law enforcement activities related to aliens who have committed crime(s) under federal, state, or local law, in addition to being unlawfully present in the United States (hereafter referred to as

“criminal illegal aliens”), as well as combating drug and human trafficking. This funding opportunity will support costs incurred by the Memphis Police Department (MPD) related to the purchase, maintenance, and related training of high-performance aircraft to support criminal apprehension and monitor high-risk operations. Additional use of funds includes: the purchase of fusion center computer equipment, overtime expenses to strengthen information sharing and support crime suppression initiatives, and investigations with federal, state and local law enforcement partners. This investment provides the City of Memphis, and specifically MPD with the personnel, technology, and equipment necessary to effectively apprehend violent offenders, disrupt drug, human trafficking, gang and related criminal activity, and enhance public safety through coordinated, intelligence-led law enforcement operations.

See the Eligible Applicants section for eligibility details.

Funding Details

Announcement Type Initial

Assistance Listing Number 16.076

Statutory Authority Pub. L. No. 119-21, title X, Sec. 100055

(codified at 34 U.S.C. § 61101)

Grants.gov Opportunity Number O-BJA-2026-172780

Expected Total Amount of Funding $10,905,000

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Anticipated Number of Awards 1

Award Type(s) Grant

Anticipated Award Amount $10,905,000

Expected Award Period(s) 36 months, starting October 1, 2026

Key Dates and Times

NOFO Release Date September 25, 2026

SAM.gov Registration/Renewal Recommend beginning the process as soon as possible.

Step 1: Grants.gov Deadline 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026

Step 2: JustGrants Deadline 8:59 p.m. ET on October 2, 2026

2. ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants

The types of entities that are eligible to apply are:

• “Other” Entities: City of Memphis (Memphis Police Department)

Cost Sharing (Match) Requirement: This NOFO does not require cost sharing (match).

3. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Statutory Authority

Statutory Authority: Pub. L. No. 119-21, Sec. 100055 (codified at 34 U.S.C. § 61101)

Agency Funding Priorities

In order to advance public safety and help meet its mission, OJP priorities include:

(a) Directly supporting law enforcement operations (including immigration law enforcement operations);

(b) Combatting violent crime;

(c) Supporting services to American citizens;

(d) Protecting American children; and

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(e) Supporting American victims of trafficking and sexual assault.

Unallowable Activities: The following are certain unallowable costs and certain activities that are out of the program scope and will not be funded.

1. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that, directly or indirectly, violates (or promotes or facilitates the violation of) federal immigration law (including 8 U.S.C. § 1373) or impedes or hinders the enforcement of federal immigration law—including by failing to comply with 8 U.S.C. § 1373, give access to DHS agents, or honor DHS requests and provide requested notice to DHS agents.

2. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that violates any applicable Federal civil rights or nondiscrimination law. This includes violations that—(1) indirectly violate the law, including by promoting or facilitating violations; or (2) unlawfully favor individuals in any race or protected group, including on a majority or minority, or privileged or unprivileged, basis, within a given area, population, or sector.

3. As specified in the DOJ Grants Financial Guide, in Chapter 3.13 “Unallowable Costs” (“Legal Services for Aliens”), any obligations of funds, at any tier, under this award to provide (or to support the provision of) legal services to any removable alien or any alien otherwise unlawfully present in the United States shall be unallowable costs for purposes any award made under this notice, but the foregoing shall not be understood to apply:

(1) to legal services to obtain protection orders for victims of crime; or (2) to immigration-related legal services that may be expressly authorized or required by any law, or any judicial ruling, governing or applicable to the award.

Goals and Objectives of This Funding Opportunity

Goal: Reduce violent crime through improved criminal apprehension capabilities, intelligence-driven operations, and sustained multi-agency collaboration.

• Objective 1: Purchase and deploy high-performance aircraft and tactical response capabilities.

• Objective 2: Purchase computer workstations for real-time crime analysis and information sharing.

• Objective 3: Support coordinated crime suppression and investigative operations by funding overtime for MPD personnel and officers from participating local jurisdictions engaged in the Metro Safe Initiative.

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Expected Outcomes

OJP expects recipients to submit deliverables and performance reports, as described below. Read the Application Resource Guide for more information. OJP will measure success by reviewing a recipient’s submission of performance reports and data and the extent to which project implementation reflects progress toward the goals and objectives of this NOFO.

Deliverables

Recipients will be expected to submit the following:

• Detail the purchase of high-performance aircraft, maintenance of equipment, and associated training.

• Detail the computer and technology purchases for the fusion center.

• Detail the overtime hours and outcomes for joint crime suppression initiatives.

Performance Reports

OJP requires recipients to submit regular performance reports that communicate progress toward achieving funding opportunity goals and objectives. Read the Application Resource Guide for more information on performance reporting. The recipient will receive further guidance on post-award reporting processes.

4. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

Application Contents List

The table below lists the contents of your application. Refer to the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist for application instructions.

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Application Item Submission Type

Step 1: Grants.gov

Application for Federal Assistance: SF-424 Online Form

Step 2: JustGrants

Standard Applicant Information Online Form

Proposal Abstract Text Box

Data Requested with Application

• Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire

Online Form

Proposal Narrative Attachment

Budget Online Form

Other Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)

• Consultant Rate (if applicable)

Attachment

Memorandum of Understanding Attachment

Additional Application Components

• Timeline Attachment

Standard Applicant Information

Review and edit as needed the information imported from the SF-424 submitted in Grants.gov and add ZIP codes for areas affected by the project.

Proposal Abstract

In JustGrants, enter a proposal abstract (limited to 2,000 characters) summarizing the proposed project. Because abstracts for funded projects are public, do not include any personally identifying information (e.g., staff names). The abstract should include the following information:

• The name of the applicant’s proposed project.

• The purpose of the proposed project (i.e., what the project will do and why it is necessary).

• Where the project will take place (i.e., the service area, if applicable).

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• Who will be served by the project (i.e., who will be helped or have their needs addressed by the project).

• What activities will be carried out to complete the project.

• The subrecipient(s)/partner organizations or entities you have or plan to have procurement contracts if known.

• Deliverables and expected outcomes (i.e., what the project will achieve).

View an example of a proposal abstract.

Data Requested with Application

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including Applicant Disclosure of High-Risk Status)

See the Application Resource Guide for guidance on completing this questionnaire.

Proposal Narrative

Format of the Proposal Narrative

Submit the narrative as an attachment in JustGrants. The document should:

• Be double-spaced, using a standard 12-point size font.

• Have no less than 1-inch margins.

• Have numbered pages.

• Not exceed 10 pages.

Sections of the Proposal Narrative

The Proposal Narrative must include the three sections listed below.

1. Project Goals and Objectives: How the proposed project addresses the need identified and addresses the purpose of the NOFO? Please include:

• Project goals (goals are broad, visionary statements on what you hope to accomplish).

• Project objectives (objectives are specific outcomes you plan to achieve through project activities).

2. Project Design and Implementation: How will you implement project activities that meet the goals and objectives? Please include:

• Activities you have or will conduct to achieve the proposed goals and objectives.

• When the activities will take place.

• Who in your organization will staff the activities, including key staff.

• What deliverables, reports, and other items will be produced as part of the project.

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• If you plan to use subrecipients to help conduct the project, please name them (if they are known) or describe how you will identify them. Please describe their role in conducting project activities.

3. Capabilities and Competencies: What administrative and technical capacity and expertise do you bring to successfully complete this project? Please include:

• A short description of your capacity to deliver the proposed project and meet the requirements of the award, including collecting and reporting the required performance measure data. Who will be responsible for this task, and how will the applicant collect the data?

• A summary of relevant experience of team members with key responsibilities for implementing the project.

Budget and Associated Documentation

Budget

Use the Budget Detail Worksheet (Web-Based Form) to submit the budget. Read information on budget preparation and JustGrants Application Submission Training.

• List each cost needed to implement the project under the appropriate cost category.

• Clearly name and describe each cost.

• Show the computation of each cost (e.g., cost per unit, number of units, and total cost).

• Enter narrative, as needed, to explain the cost calculations and connection to your project goals, objectives, and activities (and, if applicable, to Agency Funding Priorities).

• Include only costs that are reasonable, allocable, and necessary to implement the project. They must be allowable under the funding statute and agency requirements, including 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E and the DOJ Grants

Financial Guide. Read the Application Resource Guide and the list above for information on unallowable costs.

Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable): If the budget includes indirect costs calculated using a current, federally approved indirect cost rate, upload your indirect cost rate agreement. Read the Application Resource Guide for more information about indirect costs.

• Consultant Rate (if applicable): OJP has established maximum rates for consultants; see the “Listing of Costs Requiring Prior Approval” section of the DOJ Grants Financial Guide for more information.

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Supporting Documents

Attach a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or letter of intent between the applicant and each of the project partner(s). Read information on what to include in an MOU/letter of intent.

MOUs should be submitted as one separate attachment to the application. Unsigned draft MOUs may be submitted with the application, but you should describe in a cover page to the attachment why they are unsigned.

Additional Application Components

Attach the following in JustGrants:

• Timeline: Provide a timeline listing key activities and milestones and the months during which they will take place

Disclosures and Assurances

Read the disclosures and assurances and complete them in JustGrants:

• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

• Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (if applicable)

• DOJ Certified Standard Assurances

• DOJ Certifications

• Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High-Risk Grantees (if applicable)

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

The DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist provides submission instructions.

Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) does apply to this funding opportunity. Read the Application Resource Guide for details. Read OJP’s policy for applicants to request late submission due to technical difficulties, severe weather, or natural or manmade disasters.

6. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

OJP will review applications to ensure the information presented is reasonable, understandable, measurable, achievable, and consistent with the goals of the funding opportunity. In addition, OJP reviews invited applications for consistency with the invitation letter and invited applicant guidance. See the Application Resource Guide for information on the application review process, including risk review, and the deciding official.

7. AWARD NOTICES

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Read about the award notification process.

8. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS & ADMINISTRATION

Read the Application Resource Guide for more information about standard award terms and conditions, administrative and national policy requirements, and post-award reporting requirements.

9. QUESTIONS?

NOFO Contact Name: OJP Response Center

Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday

SAM.gov Help Desk Website: sam.gov/help Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday (closed federal holidays)

Grants.gov Help Desk Phone: 800-518-4726 Email: support@grants.gov Website: grants.gov/support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed federal holidays)

JustGrants Help Desk Phone: 833-872-5175 Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov Hours: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.

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