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BJA FY25 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2025-172568

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Award Range

$0$120K

Deadline

April 17, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY25 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program. Bureau of Justice Assistance. This NOFO will provide loan repayment assistance for local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders who commit to continued employment as public defenders and prosecutors. States receiving funding will administer statewide programs through state agencies designated by... up to $120,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

State governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2026-04-17

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

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will provide loan repayment assistance for local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders who commit to continued employment as public defenders and prosecutors. States receiving funding will administer statewide programs through state agencies designated by the governor by soliciting applications from eligible beneficiaries, which include local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders (“beneficiaries”). Beneficiaries selected must commit to an additional three years of qualifying service in exchange for partial loan repayment directly to the beneficiary’s loan service provider.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$120K
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 18, 2026
Application Deadline: April 17, 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