BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula
About This Grant
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula. This opportunity will provide formula funding to states to, in general, support hiring additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings, including for any one or more of the eleven program areas. With this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), BJA seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible states. Only designated state administering agencies are eligible to apply for this NOFO.
Grant Summary
BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula is a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant providing up to $21.5M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-09-18 (closing in 21 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $21.5M
2026-09-18
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula from Bureau of Justice Assistance, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of Justice Assistance before the deadline.
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BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula?
BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula is offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula provide?
BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula provides up to $21.5M per award from Bureau of Justice Assistance. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula deadline?
Applications for BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula are due 2026-09-18 (closing in 21 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula?
To apply for BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Formula, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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