Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in New Jersey
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $31.5 million to recipients in New Jersey in 63 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.8% of the program's national total. New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety received the most, $19.9 million.
- Awarded in New Jersey$31.5 million
- Awards63
- Share of the program1.8%
- Rank among states20th of 56
- National total$1.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $4.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 33 | $12.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 13 | $5.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $3.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 14 | $5.0 million |
Recipients in New Jersey
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety | State and local governments | 6 | $19.9 million |
| Rutgers, the State University | Colleges and universities | 1 | $3.0 million |
| City of Newark New Jersey | State and local governments | 5 | $2.0 million |
| Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson | State and local governments | 4 | $931,504 |
| County of Camden | State and local governments | 4 | $846,769 |
| Atlantic City Inc, City of | Other | 5 | $846,722 |
| City of Passaic | Other | 4 | $846,403 |
| City of Elizabeth | State and local governments | 5 | $805,212 |
| Paterson, City of | State and local governments | 1 | $700,000 |
| County of Mercer | State and local governments | 4 | $500,845 |
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 New Jersey?
$31.5 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 63 awards. New Jersey ranks 20th of 56 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program money in New Jersey?
The largest recipient is New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, with $19.9 million in 6 awards. Next are Rutgers, the State University and City of Newark New Jersey.
Can organizations in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies