BJA FY24 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program
ID: 354582Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354582

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172088
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering the FY24 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program, aimed at enhancing the recruitment and retention of public defenders and prosecutors at local, state, and federal levels. This grant program allows designated state and U.S. territory government agencies to administer statewide JRJ programs, which will provide partial loan repayment to selected beneficiaries in exchange for a commitment to three additional years of qualifying service. The initiative is part of a broader effort to promote civil rights, increase access to justice, and strengthen community safety. Interested applicants can apply for grants ranging from $0 to $500,000, with a total of 56 awards expected, and the application deadline is July 26, 2024. For further inquiries, contact the OJP Response Center at grants@ncjrs.gov or visit the program's webpage for more details: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172088.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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