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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171793-bja-fy-23-edward-byrne-memorial-justice-assistance/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349006

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $21.3 million to state and local governments. It expected to make about 56 awards worth $209 million in total. Applications closed on August 29, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171793 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 29, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $21.3 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 56 |
| Total funding | $209 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.738 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

## 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, BJA seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible states. BJA will issue a separate solicitation for applications from units of local government. 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-2023-171793 still open?

No. It closed on August 29, 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 - State Solicitation?

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

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

Closed August 29, 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 $21.3 million each. About $209 million in total across about 56 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.