# BJA FY 23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171790-bja-fy-23-edward-byrne-memorial-justice-assistance/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349013

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $4.7 million to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 1,296 awards worth $103 million in total. Applications closed on December 14, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171790 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 14, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $4.7 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1,296 |
| Total funding | $103 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.738 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

## What the grant funds

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible units of local government. (BJA will issue a separate solicitation for applications from states). For more information on the JAG Program, please refer to the JAG Fact Sheet and/or JAG Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Statutory Authority: The JAG Program is authorized by Title I of Public Law 90-351 (generally codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10726), including subpart 1 of part E (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10158); see also 28 U.S.C. 530C(a).

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2023-171790 still open?

No. It closed on December 14, 2023. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172793, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation?

Closed December 14, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.7 million each. About $103 million in total across about 1,296 awards.

### Who has won Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Board of State and Community Corrections, Texas Office of the Governor, City of Chicago. The program made 4,339 awards worth $1.8 billion in that time.