# BJA FY 2026 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2026-172779-bja-fy-2026-john-r-justice-jrj-formula/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363957

> Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering grants of up to $120,000 to state and local governments. Applications close on November 3, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172779 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 3, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $120,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.816 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program?

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

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 2026 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program?

Closes November 3, 2026 (3 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $120,000 each.