Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in Illinois
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $130 million to recipients in Illinois in 95 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 7.3% of the program's national total. City of Chicago received the most, $88.6 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$130 million
- Awards95
- Share of the program7.3%
- Rank among states3rd of 56
- National total$1.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $10.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 42 | $16.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 26 | $14.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $81.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 20 | $8.3 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chicago | Other | 7 | $88.6 million |
| Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority | State and local governments | 9 | $32.3 million |
| Travelers & Immigrants Aid's Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights | Nonprofits | 1 | $3.5 million |
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 1 | $1.3 million |
| City of Alton | State and local governments | 5 | $936,155 |
| City of Rockford | State and local governments | 4 | $854,416 |
| City of Peoria | State and local governments | 4 | $726,778 |
| City of Collinsville City Hall | State and local governments | 1 | $299,719 |
| City of Springfield Police | Other | 4 | $279,192 |
| City of Champaign | Other | 4 | $251,665 |
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 Illinois?
$130 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 95 awards. Illinois ranks 3rd of 56 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is City of Chicago, with $88.6 million in 7 awards. Next are Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and Travelers & Immigrants Aid's Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights.
Can organizations in Illinois 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 Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant