Closed · O-BJA-2025-172541 · CFDA 16.738 · Mandatory

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

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $20.1M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 7, 2026
Close date
56
Expected awards

The verdict

BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – State Formula is a closed mandatory listing from Bureau of Justice Assistance that offered Up to $20,135,051 across 56 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $20.1M
award range
Closed
application status
56
expected awards
16.738
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – State Formula - is cataloged under number O-BJA-2025-172541 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.738, posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, 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 $20,135,051. The agency has projected $199.2 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 56 awards. If the agency funds the expected 56 awards from the $199.2 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $3.6 million. 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 7, 2026. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $20,135,051

Close Date

April 7, 2026

Posted

March 13, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$199,222,278

Expected Awards

56

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 states. BJA will issue a separate NOFO for applications from eligible units of local government. For more information on the JAG Program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 00. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

OJP Response Center OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 13, 2026
Close Date April 7, 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 – State 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 other cri...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 7, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $20,135,051. Total estimated funding: $199,222,278. Expected number of awards: 56.
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.

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