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Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery for officers who have demonstrated extraordinary acts of bravery and contributions beyond the call of duty.

Grant Application Resource Guide

Updated for FY 2021, this resource contains information to help you prepare and submit applications for OJP funding and offers guidance on award administration.

38th Annual Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest Now Open

OJJDP invites fifth graders to participate in the 38th Annual National Missing Children’s Day poster contest.

JustGrants Now Available

The Justice Grants System (JustGrants) and the Department of the Treasury’s Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) are now available for all award management and payment activities.

SMART remembers, mourns the loss of tribal SORNA officers to COVID

The SMART Office mourns the loss of two SORNA officers, Michael Lee and Elmer Lamson, who were instrumental in implementing their tribes’ sex offender registration systems.