BJA FY25 Edward Byrne JAG Program Local Formula Grant Opportunity

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Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Eligible local and tribal governments can apply for funding to support law enforcement and public safety initiatives. The application deadline is April 21, 2026.

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What changed

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This announcement details the availability of funds for eligible units of local government and federally recognized tribal governments to support law enforcement and public safety initiatives. The NOFO provides links to JAG allocations, program overviews, and contact information for inquiries.

Eligible entities, including city, county, special district, and tribal governments, must submit applications through Grants.gov by April 21, 2026. While no specific award amounts are listed, the program has an Award Minimum of $4,098,693. Applicants should review the FY25 JAG allocations to confirm eligibility before proceeding with the application process. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

What to do next

Review FY25 JAG allocations to determine eligibility.
Prepare and submit application via Grants.gov by April 21, 2026.

Source document (simplified)

BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Formula

Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance

Assistance Listings: 16.738 -- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

Last Updated: March 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. 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. With this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), BJA seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible units of local government... and tribal governments. Prospective applicants should check the FY25 JAG allocations to determine if they are eligible to receive direct JAG funding from BJA prior to starting an application: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/allocations. For more information on the JAG Program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview. Show full description