Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in Massachusetts
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $32.6 million to recipients in Massachusetts in 112 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.8% of the program's national total. Department of Public Safety received the most, $22.8 million.
- Awarded in Massachusetts$32.6 million
- Awards112
- Share of the program1.8%
- Rank among states17th of 56
- National total$1.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $3.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 50 | $9.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 30 | $11.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $2.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 27 | $4.9 million |
Recipients in Massachusetts
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Public Safety | State and local governments | 10 | $22.8 million |
| Community Resources for Justice, Inc. | Nonprofits | 2 | $3.0 million |
| City of Boston | State and local governments | 4 | $1.7 million |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Colleges and universities | 1 | $985,776 |
| City of New Bedford | State and local governments | 4 | $742,655 |
| City of Worcester | State and local governments | 4 | $495,364 |
| Plymouth County | State and local governments | 4 | $472,000 |
| City of Springfield/Police Sta | Other | 3 | $453,722 |
| City of Lynn | State and local governments | 4 | $204,892 |
| City of Lawrence | Other | 4 | $153,113 |
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 Massachusetts?
$32.6 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 112 awards. Massachusetts ranks 17th of 56 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program money in Massachusetts?
The largest recipient is Department of Public Safety, with $22.8 million in 10 awards. Next are Community Resources for Justice, Inc. and City of Boston.
Can organizations in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
- Aging Research