BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – State Formula
Posted: Mar 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/07/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$199,222,278
Award Ceiling
$20,135,051
Expected Number of Awards
56
Description
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 states. BJA will issue a separate NOFO for applications from eligible units of local government. For more information on the JAG Program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview.
Synopsis
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 states. BJA will issue a separate NOFO for applications from eligible units of local government. For more information on the JAG Program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 16.738 - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
Contact Information
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202-514-9354
OJP Response Center
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Mandatory
Version: 4
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2026 03:31:05 PM EDT
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