Nominations Now Being Accepted
The nomination period for the 2021 Congressional Badge of Bravery is now open until February 15, 2022.
Each year, the Bureau of Justice Assistance recognizes law enforcement officers for their exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty. Recipients are considered at the federal, state, and local level.
Assistant Attorney General Award Recipients
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is pleased to announce the following BJA personnel were recognized by Amy Solomon, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, during the 2021 Assistant Attorney General Awards Ceremony. The awards were presented to Office of Justice Programs (OJP) staff for outstanding contributions to the mission and goals of OJP.
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Register for Webinars
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will hold two webinars as part of the BJA Grant Applicant Education Series. Learn more about the January 19 and January 26 webinars and register to participate.
Justice Counts Launch Event
Register to participate in the January 2022 Justice Counts National Launch event, which will explore the significant shortcomings of data in the criminal justice system and introduce a bold solution.
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
The leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, JAG provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding to support a range of program areas.
- The COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for the Law Enforcement Community includes resources and strategies agencies can use internally and when communicating to the public about the importance of vaccinations.
- Approximately $850 million was available through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) program. View CESF award details.
- Access the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) site for announcements and updates regarding the impact of COVID-19 on OJP grantees.
- Criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 through a variety of scams. Stay informed about common fraud schemes.