Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in Puerto Rico
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $5.3 million to recipients in Puerto Rico in 10 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.3% of the program's national total. Puerto Rico Department of Justice received the most, $4.7 million.
- Awarded in Puerto Rico$5.3 million
- Awards10
- Share of the program0.3%
- Rank among states49th of 56
- National total$1.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $2.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 1 | -$2.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $2.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $2.1 million |
Recipients in Puerto Rico
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico Department of Justice | State and local governments | 9 | $4.7 million |
| Instituto de Ciencias Forenses | State and local governments | 1 | $700,000 |
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 Puerto Rico?
$5.3 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 10 awards. Puerto Rico ranks 49th of 56 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program money in Puerto Rico?
The largest recipient is Puerto Rico Department of Justice, with $4.7 million in 9 awards. Next is Instituto de Ciencias Forenses.
Can organizations in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Head Start
- Public Housing Operating Fund
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Pandemic EBT Food Benefits
- WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children