BJA FY25 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program
Posted: Mar 18, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/10/2026
Funding Information
Award Ceiling
$120,000
Description
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.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 16.816 - John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act
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: 1
Last Updated: Mar 18, 2026 02:22:26 PM EDT
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