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BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Formula

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2025-172542

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Award Range

$0$4.1M

Expected Awards

1230

Deadline

May 20, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Formula. Bureau of Justice Assistance. OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American... up to $4,098,693 per award; ~1230 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

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

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2026-05-20

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. 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. With this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), BJA seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible units of local government and tribal governments. Prospective applicants should check the FY25 JAG allocations to determine if they are eligible to receive direct JAG funding from BJA prior to starting an application: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/allocations. For more information on the JAG Program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$4.1M
Expected Number of Awards
1230
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 13, 2026
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP Response Center OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov