Open O-BJA-2025-172542 CFDA 16.738 Mandatory

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

Posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Formula — is cataloged under number O-BJA-2025-172542 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.738, posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 13, 2026 and last updated on March 24, 2026. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $4,098,693. It expects to issue 1230 awards. 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. Applications close on April 21, 2026. 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

Up to $4,098,693

Close Date

April 21, 2026

Posted

March 13, 2026

Expected Awards

1230

Instrument

Grant

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.

Eligibility

01;02;04;07

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

OJP Response Center<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 13, 2026
Close Date April 21, 2026
Last Updated March 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Formula", offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. It is associated with CFDA program 16.738. 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 oth...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is April 21, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $4,098,693. Expected number of awards: 1230.
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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