Closed O-BJA-2021-44009 CFDA 16.816 Discretionary

BJA FY 21 John R. Justice (JRJ) Program Formula Grant Solicitation

Posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — BJA FY 21 John R. Justice (JRJ) Program Formula Grant Solicitation — is cataloged under number O-BJA-2021-44009 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.816, posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 18, 2020 and last updated on May 18, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $115,000. The agency has projected $2.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 20, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$1 -- $115,000

Close Date

April 20, 2021

Posted

December 18, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$2,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

The John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program (also referred to as the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program or JRJSLRP) provides student loan repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended service in those roles.

Eligibility

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Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

For technical assistance with submitting the SF424 and SF-LLL in Grants.gov, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, at Grants.gov customer support webpage, or email at support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays. <br/><br/>For technical assistance with submitting the full application in DOJ's Justice Grants System (JustGrants), contact the JustGrants Service Desk at JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov or 833-872-5175. The JustGrants Service Desk operates 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. eastern time, Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.<br/><br/>An applicant that experiences unforeseen Grants.gov or JustGrants technical issues beyond its control that prevent it from submitting its application by the deadline must email the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center (Response Center) at grants@ncjrs.gov within 24 hours after the application deadline to request approval to submit its application after the deadline. <br/><br/>For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the Response Center by telephone at 800-851-3420 or TTY: 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only) or by email at grants@ncjrs.gov. Response Center hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. eastern time Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. <br/>grants@ncjrs.gov

Key Dates

Posted December 18, 2020
Close Date April 20, 2021
Last Updated May 18, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 21 John R. Justice (JRJ) Program Formula Grant Solicitation", offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. It is associated with CFDA program 16.816. The John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program (also referred to as the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program or JRJSLRP) provides student loan repayment assistance for local, state, and federal pub...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 20, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $115,000. Total estimated funding: $2,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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