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BJA FY 23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2023-171790

Closed

Award Range

$0$4.7M

Total Program Funding

$102.8M

Expected Awards

1296

Deadline

December 14, 2023

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation. Bureau of Justice Assistance. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law... up to $4,660,745 per award; $102,778,619 total program funding; ~1296 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Special district governments, City/township governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2023-12-14

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible units of local government. (BJA will issue a separate solicitation for applications from states). For more information on the JAG Program, please refer to the JAG Fact Sheet and/or JAG Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Statutory Authority: The JAG Program is authorized by Title I of Public Law 90-351 (generally codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10726), including subpart 1 of part E (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10158); see also 28 U.S.C. 530C(a).

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$4.7M
Total Program Funding
$102.8M
Expected Number of Awards
1296
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 30, 2023
Application Deadline: December 14, 2023 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov.The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date. grants@ncjrs.gov

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