Grant opportunity · Bureau of Justice Assistance

BJA FY 2026 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Up to $120,000

About this opportunity

This opportunity provides 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 for at least three years. 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.

Who may apply

State governments

Deadline

2026-11-03

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