# Simpler Grants.gov #O-SMART-2026-172794

SMART Office grants for Adam Walsh Act and SORNA implementation

**Buyer:** SMART
**Posted:** October 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 25, 2026
**Identifier:** O-SMART-2026-172794

The U.S. Department of Justice SMART Office is offering grants to support implementation of the Adam Walsh Act and SORNA.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, SMART Office.
- **Opportunity:** FY26 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program.
- **Purpose:** Help eligible jurisdictions develop or improve sex offender registration and notification programs, including maintaining registries, meeting registry information requirements, participating in the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website, and exchanging information across jurisdictions.
- **Eligible applicants:** State governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other eligible entities.
- **Funding:** The program anticipates 50 awards of up to $400,000 each; no cost-sharing or matching funds are required.
- **OEMs, vendors, products, and services:** None specified; this is a grant opportunity rather than a purchase of commercial products or services.

### Description

The Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program assists jurisdictions with developing and enhancing programs designed to implement SORNA. SORNA establishes standards for sex offender registration and notification, including registry requirements, information exchange, and participation in the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website. Eligible applicants include state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other entities. The opportunity lists an award maximum of $400,000 and expects 50 awards.

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