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FY24 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Opportunity ID
O-BJA-2024-172088
Solicitation Status
Open
Fiscal Year
2024
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Formula
Grants.gov Deadline
July 24, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline
July 29, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern
Description

With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to make funding available to state agencies designated by the governor to improve the recruitment and retention of local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors (“beneficiaries”).

States receiving funding will administer statewide John R. Justice programs by soliciting applications from eligible 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.

Eligible Applicants:

  • State governments
  • Other: State and U.S. territory government agencies designated by their governor

See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.


Date Created: May 28, 2024