Funding Opportunities
The Federal & State Grants Unit (FSGU) administers grant programs overseen by ICJIA. Authorized to receive and disburse grant money, ICJIA also is responsible for assuring compliance with federal and state regulations. ICJIA began administering federal grants in 1985, following the passage of the Justice Assistance Act and the Victims of Crime Act by Congress.
To request the status of your grant, please submit an online request here.
For funding opportunities prior to 2019, please visit ICJIA’s legacy GATA site: https://legacy-grants.icjia.cloud/grants
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is issuing a funding opportunity for the reimbursement of expenses of procuring live scan fingerprinting equipment to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of criminal history records submitted by Illinois justice system agencies. Grants will be made with FFY23 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) funding. A total of $1,900,629 is available through this solicitation.
| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | 131 B | |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 345 B | |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 349 B |
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for Statewide Deferred Prosecution grants. Grants will be made with SFY26 funds. A total of $750,000 in funding in the Statewide Deferred Prosecution is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 5 months.
| Filename | Last Updated | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | 740 B | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 505 B |