Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in Tennessee
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $38.1 million to recipients in Tennessee in 85 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.1% of the program's national total. Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration received the most, $25.1 million.
- Awarded in Tennessee$38.1 million
- Awards85
- Share of the program2.1%
- Rank among states14th of 56
- National total$1.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $5.8 million |
| FY 2022 | 41 | $10.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 23 | $10.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $4.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 15 | $7.1 million |
Recipients in Tennessee
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration | State and local governments | 5 | $25.1 million |
| Shelby County Government | State and local governments | 5 | $4.7 million |
| Nashville & Davidson County, Metropolitan Government of | State and local governments | 4 | $2.2 million |
| City of Chattanooga | Other | 6 | $1.7 million |
| City of Knoxville | Other | 5 | $1.3 million |
| First Things First, Inc. | Nonprofits | 1 | $764,508 |
| Rutherford, County of | State and local governments | 1 | $685,731 |
| Sevierville, City of | State and local governments | 1 | $299,600 |
| City of Clarksville | Other | 4 | $268,986 |
| Murfreesboro, City of | Other | 4 | $253,114 |
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 Tennessee?
$38.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 85 awards. Tennessee ranks 14th of 56 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program money in Tennessee?
The largest recipient is Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, with $25.1 million in 5 awards. Next are Shelby County Government and Nashville & Davidson County, Metropolitan Government of.
Can organizations in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Head Start