Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in Georgia
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $45.0 million to recipients in Georgia in 152 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.5% of the program's national total. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council received the most, $34.6 million.
- Awarded in Georgia$45.0 million
- Awards152
- Share of the program2.5%
- Rank among states11th of 56
- National total$1.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $4.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 70 | $10.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 40 | $17.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $4.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 36 | $7.2 million |
Recipients in Georgia
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Coordinating Council | State and local governments | 7 | $34.6 million |
| City of Atlanta | Other | 5 | $2.3 million |
| Dekalb County Department of Finance | State and local governments | 5 | $1.2 million |
| County of Cobb | State and local governments | 5 | $879,626 |
| Macon-Bibb County | State and local governments | 5 | $814,801 |
| County of Fulton | State and local governments | 1 | $750,000 |
| Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County | State and local governments | 5 | $574,931 |
| County of Clayton | State and local governments | 4 | $463,434 |
| City of Savannah | Other | 4 | $381,189 |
| Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government | Other | 4 | $341,687 |
Open opportunities under this program
- BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Formula
- OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program
Questions people ask
How much Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program money goes to Georgia?
$45.0 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 152 awards. Georgia ranks 11th of 56 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program money in Georgia?
The largest recipient is Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, with $34.6 million in 7 awards. Next are City of Atlanta and Dekalb County Department of Finance.
Can organizations in Georgia apply now?
Yes, 2 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in other states
Other large programs in Georgia
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families