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BJA FY25 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance

Assistance Listings: 16.816 -- John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Description

This NOFO will provide loan repayment assistance for local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders who commit to continued employment as public defenders and prosecutors. States receiving funding will administer statewide programs through state agencies designated by the governor by soliciting applications from eligible beneficiaries, which include local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders (“beneficiaries”). Beneficiaries selected must commit to an additional three years of qualifying service in exchange for partial loan repayment directly to the beneficiary’s loan service provider.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • State governments

Additional information

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Grantor contact information

Description

OJP Response Center OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Email

OJP Response Center

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

JRJ NOFO

Closing: April 10, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

$120,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

O-BJA-2025-172568

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Mandatory

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Law justice and legal services

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

March 18, 2026

Archive date:

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