BJA FY 2026 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program
Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Total Funding
Not specified
Expected Awards
Not specified
Minimum Award
$0
Maximum Award
$120K
Posted Date
Sep 24, 2026
Opportunity Number
O-BJA-2026-172779
Description
This opportunity provides 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 for at least three years. 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.
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
Data snapshot from September 28, 2026. For the most current information, view the opportunity on Grants.gov.
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