Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in Mississippi
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $8.4 million to recipients in Mississippi in 48 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.5% of the program's national total. Mississippi Department of Public Safety received the most, $5.8 million.
- Awarded in Mississippi$8.4 million
- Awards48
- Share of the program0.5%
- Rank among states42nd of 56
- National total$1.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | -$17,936 |
| FY 2022 | 23 | $3.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 12 | $2.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $40,408 |
| FY 2025 | 10 | $2.3 million |
Recipients in Mississippi
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Department of Public Safety | State and local governments | 6 | $5.8 million |
| City of Jackson Mississippi | Other | 5 | $1.6 million |
| City of Gulfport | Other | 4 | $330,456 |
| County of Jones | State and local governments | 4 | $109,192 |
| Hattiesburg City Clerk | Other | 4 | $97,655 |
| Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians | Tribal governments and organizations | 4 | $91,724 |
| City of Meridian Mississippi | Other | 3 | $73,934 |
| Desoto County, Mississippi | State and local governments | 2 | $71,098 |
| City of Pascagoula | Other | 4 | $38,768 |
| Washington County Board of Supervisors | State and local governments | 2 | $29,192 |
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 Mississippi?
$8.4 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 48 awards. Mississippi ranks 42nd of 56 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program money in Mississippi?
The largest recipient is Mississippi Department of Public Safety, with $5.8 million in 6 awards. Next are City of Jackson Mississippi and City of Gulfport.
Can organizations in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Head Start
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Special Education Grants to States